Kinship Systems Have Been a Central Element Within the History

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Essay

Kinship systems have been a central element within the history of anthropology. Why do you think anthropologists have focused so much attention on how people are related to each other within a society and how group affiliations are formed?​

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Definitions:

Bicultural Fluency

The ability to navigate and communicate effectively within two distinct cultural contexts, often leading to better understanding and cooperation between those cultures.

Business Strategies

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Power-distance Index

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Geert Hofstede

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