ANTHR101 Lecture 19: What Are the Consequences of How Societies Distribute Resources? (Part 1/2)
3 Mar 2016
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Modes of exchange: patterns characterizing the primary means by which resources are allocated and circulate within a cultural group. Individuals become disconnected from the fruits of their labor. All abilities are valued equally o o: more equitable distribution reduces social and economic inequality. Reciprocity: giving and taking without the use of money. Generalized reciprocity: one-way transfer with no predetermined expectation for return. Balanced reciprocity: two-way transfer based on inherent understanding of terms for return. You cannot buy" things when sharing and gifting is the means of distribution. Never refuse or fail to reciprocate a gift. Gifts cannot be demanded nor can requests refused. Redistribution: the accumulation of goods by a particular person for subsequent distribution within society. Trade in the the kula ring ceremonial objects: o. Soulava: red shell necklaces: mwali: while shell bracelet. Resource goods: locally available resources unequally distributed among the islands. Geography and resource distribution in the kula ring.
