Purchase Solution

George Murdock

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Select three cultural universals from George Murdock's list (see list below) and analyze them from a functionalist perspective (this emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain its stability). Why are these practices found in every culture? What functions do they serve?
* athletic sports
* cooking
* funeral ceremonies
* medicine
* marriage
* sexual restrictions

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This solution described marriages, funerals, and medicine in regards to how they are in every culture as well as the function they serve.

Solution Preview

Marriage, medicine, and funeral ceremonies are in every culture. This is because all of us are built to survive by finding ways to ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Research Methods for Data Collection

This quiz is designed for students to help them gain a better understanding of the different types of research and when to appropriately use them.

Sociology: Socialization & Social Groups

A refresher quiz on socialization.