Which structure of anthropology did the influence of Mauss help found?
Functional Anthropology
Structural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Answer
Structural Anthropology, heavily influenced by Marcel Mauss, emphasizes the study of underlying patterns and structures in social life and culture, viewing them as systems of meanings and symbols that shape human behavior. It explores how these structures are constructed, shared, and transmitted within a society, focusing on social institutions, rituals, kinship systems, and cultural practices, to gain insights into how societies function and how individuals experience the world.
Unwrapping the Legacy of Marcel Mauss: A Quiz on the Life and Work of a French Sociologist and Anthropologist
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