Bronisลaw Malinowski - Complete Note
Bronisลaw Malinowski - Complete Notes Bronisลaw Malinowski - Complete Notes 1. Life and Academic Background Bronisลaw Malinowski (1884–1942) was born in Krakรณw, Poland. He studied at the London School of Economics, where he began his research in anthropology. 2. Functionalism Malinowski's most renowned theory is Functionalism , which posits that every institution in society serves a purpose, fulfilling individual biological and social needs. Each cultural practice (e.g., religion, marriage, education) has a function. Culture is not a static structure but a means to satisfy human needs. Example: Religion alleviates fear and promotes social unity; marriage ensures sexual regulation and social inheritance. 3. Theory of Needs According to Malinowski, the primary aim of culture is to fulfill individual needs, categorized into three types: Biological Needs: Food, water, shelter, reproduction. Instrumental Needs: Tools, skills, institutions. I...