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What was the main focus of Malinowski's research in the Trobriand Islands?
Religious practices
Kula ring
Political systems
Art and sculpture
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The Kula ring was the central focus of Malinowski's research in the Trobriand Islands. This complex exchange system involved the ceremonial exchange of necklaces and armbands between different island communities. Malinowski studied the Kula ring to understand its social, economic, and ritual significance, examining how it fostered inter-island relationships, regulated trade, and reinforced social hierarchies within Trobriand society.
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