The Term "Functionalism" in Anthropology Refers to the Notion That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The term "functionalism" in anthropology refers to the notion that:

• A) Ethnographers are competent observers of human culture.
• B) Some societies are "functional" while others are "dysfunctional."
• C) Cultural practices function to fulfill specific needs in a given society.
• D) Culture is transmitted through functions like rituals and ceremonies.

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