Did Mead work predominantly in the 19th or 20th century?
19th Century
20th Century
Both equally
Neither
Answer
The correct answer is 20th century. Margaret Mead was born in 1901 and died in 1978, so her career was primarily in the 20th century. Mead is one of the most influential anthropologists of the 20th century. She is best known for her work on culture and personality, and for her studies of gender roles.
Discovering the Remarkable Mind of George Herbert Mead: A Journey into American Philosophy and Sociology