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Describe, very briefly, the occasions of gift exchange in Japanese culture described in “Boundaries” the chapter in the Hamabata book. How are these the same as the rituals of gift exchange we participate in at (choose ONE) Christmas, a baby shower, or a wedding shower?
Then, think about the function of the Christmas or shower ritual. What is it? Do you see reciprocal exchange? The redistribution of wealth of some kind? Do you see market exchange? Describe, very briefly, the occasions of gift exchange in Japanese culture described in “Boundaries” the chapter in the Hamabata book. How are these the same as the rituals of gift exchange we participate in at (choose ONE) Christmas, a baby shower, or a wedding shower?
Then, think about the function of the Christmas or shower ritual. What is it? Do you see reciprocal exchange? The redistribution of wealth of some kind? Do you see market exchange?
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