Main problems Flashcards
1
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Historical Theories…
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were often based on outdated victorian views. Several non-state societies turned out to be rather misogynistic.
2
Q
Universal explanations…
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of women’s subordination did not last long due to internal critique within feminist anthropology. Recognition of differences between women.
3
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Gender- sex dichotomy…
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is too rigid, recent research makes it difficult to distinguish between biological and cultural factors; people also have expectations based on their physical bodies.
