Malinowski Used a Functionalist Argument to Explain

question 24

Multiple Choice

Malinowski used a functionalist argument to explain:

• A) mating among the Yir Yoront
• B) the eating behaviour of the Hindu of India
• C) the fishing rites of Trobrianders
• D) the honouring of Mother Teresa
• E) the idea of a fertility goddess

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