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The Importance Of The Idea Of Exchange in Anthropological Theory THE EXCHANGE THEORY

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The Exchange Theory of Bronislaw Malinowski The Exchange Theory of Marcel Mauss The Kula and The Potlatch The Study of Exchange Theory Considering Western Economies

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Malinowski and His Theory of Exchange Kula

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The Articles of Kula Soulava Mwali

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The Functions of Kula To create social alliance The ability to remain fit and healthy for men Creates good social relations between families and friends Increase personal confidence through ceremonies. For ex: banishing bad luck

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KULA Was rooted in myth, backed by traditional law and surrounded with magical rites. Economic Institution Communication System

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Mauss and His Theory of Exchange Potlatch; a gift exchange ceremony as kula which is in practice in Pacific Northwest Coast. The articles in exchange: Tonga Potlatch was bringing the honour,prestige or mana.

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KULA & POTLATCH Way of Communication Bring Social Cohesion Organize the Hierarchy in Communities Clean The Spirits of People Represent the Power, Wealth and Happiness

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Western Commodity Exchange SystemsGift Exchange Systems Value: Supply and Demand Labour Force Importance Profit Importance No origin No relationships between objects&people Permanent ownership=Wealth Value: The Movement History of the Objects No Labour Force No Profit Origin Importance Deep relationship between objects&people No ownership=Wealth means to give more

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Western Commodity Exchange Systems Gift Exchange Systems Monetary Economy,No Trust,Contracts Market Economy Obligations Individual Profit Importance No Contracts,Trust Importance. Moral Obligations Social Mobilization Importance

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