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Discuss How the Anthropological Understanding of the Status of Individuals

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Discuss how the anthropological understanding of the status of individuals of alternate genders in Native American cultures has changed.After defining the terms "berdache" and "Two-Spirits," explain how scholars' and activists' views of the status and roles of individuals in these alternate genders have changed.


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Propinquity

The state or phenomenon of being close or near, often referring to the physical or psychological proximity between people.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges that motivate behavior, such as hunger, thirst, or the drive for shelter, aimed at ensuring survival.

Sexual Desire

An individual's interest or craving for sexual activity and intimacy.

Thirst

The physical sensation driving the desire or need to drink fluids, typically triggered by hydration levels in the body.

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