Functionalism
Psychological + Structural
Malinowski, Radcliffe-Brown, and Gluckman
Malinowski??
Not Quite!
Bronislaw Malinowski
How do Individuals exist in Society?
The Satisfaction of 7 basic needs
1. Nutrition
2. Reproduction
3. Bodily Comforts
4. Safety
5. Relaxation
6. Movement
7. Growth
How do cultural beliefs contribute to
both Society and the Individual?
The Impossibility Of The Science Of...

CULTURE!!
Limited to the study of social Relations
Abstract Concept
Values and Norms cannot be observed
Due to:
Therefore:
The Partier
Sorry, Wrong Gluckman
A. R. Radcliffe-Brown
Max Gluckman
Ritualized role reversals
Apparent acts of rebellion
Strengthen Social Order
Scientific Theories
...Are Products of the Social and Cultural contexts in which they are concieved
Area Studied for Colonialist Interests
Oh My...
Magic
Trobriand
Kula
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Just Joking...
Still Joking...
Doh!!
Wrong Radcliffe!
"...the fundamental units of anthropology were processes
of human life and interaction."
-Wikipedia
"...social relations are real, and even directly observable...
social structure is a theoretical construction..." 
-Wikipedia
Gluckman was in staunch opposition of such Interests
In Gluckman's study of Rituals:
Quick Quiz!!!
The Real Malinowski
3a.

3b.

3c.

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How did this Prezi attempt to
exemplify the reading from 
Radcliffe-Brown?
What were some of the positive aspects of
Malinowski's work?
Who is responsible for the birth of
Psychological Functionalism?
Is Gluckman's position on colonialism
the correct stance?
What are the two types of
joking relationships?
A --> B
A <-> B
The First Joking Relationship:
"Mother's Brother"
A permissable level of disrespect shown from the nephew to the maternal uncle that is not returned
Answer to Question 7
The Second Joking Relationship:
Son-in-law/Mother-in-law
A permissable level of disrespect shown between the son-in-law and the mother-in-law that is mutual
Answer to Question 3a
The way I continually made fun of these gentlemen, with no reprisal, as they are all dead, I made an example of the "Mother's Brother" joking relationship.
Answer to Question 3b
Malinowski laid the foundations for Psychological Functionalism
Answer to Question 3c
Bronislaw Malinowski
Answer to Question 6
This question has a moral base and is therefore Subjective. In my Opinion, his objections to colonialism were commendable, and their accuracy or inaccuracy cannot be called into question in so much that they should be deemed for good or evil, and it is my belief that his objections we of a good disposition.
Vaga (Opening Gift)
Yotile (Return Gift)
Basi
(Intermediate Gift)
Kudu
(Clinching Gift)
Used to control the uncontrollable
E.g., During Canoe-building for smooth sailing, softening of trade partners, etc.
Joking Relationships
Mother's Brother
Son-in-Law/Mother-in-Law
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2
Armed Services
Zulu, Other S. African Groups