Discuss the Theoretical Debate in Cultural Anthropology Between Structurism and Agency

question 57

Essay

Discuss the theoretical debate in cultural anthropology between structurism and agency and describe how it plays out in the context of the bracero system of the Dominican Republic. Explore the strengths and weaknesses of both theoretical angles in terms of the evidence available.

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