How did Annette Weiner, a feminist anthropologist, challenge preexisting theories in anthropology?

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Annette Weiner challenged preexisting theories in anthropology by conducting a restudy of the Trobriand Islands and drawing new conclusions about gender roles. Her work challenged the earlier theory of Malinowski that gender roles were fixed and separate in society. Weiner argued that gender roles were not fixed and there were variations between people that could be explained by the social, political, and economic factors in their society.

How Did Annette Weiner, a Feminist Anthropologist, Challenge Preexisting Theories