Briefly Explain Functionalist and Interpretive Perspectives in Anthropology

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Essay

Briefly explain functionalist and interpretive perspectives in anthropology. Who is responsible for pioneering these perspectives and how does their relationship in time show changes in anthropological thinking about culture over time?

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Definitions:

Retirement Plan

A financial arrangement designed to replace employment income upon retirement, often including contributions from both the employer and employee.

Federal Income Taxes

Taxes levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Maturity Date

The specified date on a financial instrument at which the principal (or face value) is paid back to the investors and the instrument is no longer valid.

Notes Payable

Short-term or long-term liabilities representing borrowed funds that must be repaid to the creditor, typically with interest.