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Was Margaret Mead's approach to anthropology traditional or controversial?

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  • Controversial

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Margaret Mead's approach to anthropology was controversial because she questioned the traditional views of gender and culture. She argued that gender roles are not biologically determined, but rather are socially constructed. This idea was very controversial at the time, as it challenged the traditional view that men and women were fundamentally different.
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