Malinowski argued that cultural practices develop to satisfy seven individual needs universal to all humans.

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Malinowski proposed his theory of "functionalism" which argued that cultural practices develop to satisfy universal human needs such as basic biological needs, security, social acceptance, and leisure. He identified seven needs that he believed were common to all humans: physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs, intellectual needs, and aesthetic needs.

Malinowski Argued That Cultural Practices Develop to Satisfy Seven Individual