Anthropologists in the early twentieth century believed that kinship structures would yield crucial data and patterns about societal structure. What was one of the primary goals of these efforts?

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The primary goal of early twentieth century anthropologists studying kinship structures was to compare different societies and identify patterns in societal structure. They believed that by studying kinship structures, they could gain insight into the organization of different societies and make cross-cultural comparisons.

Anthropologists in the Early Twentieth Century Believed That Kinship Structures