Early anthropologists believed in __________, or the idea that all societies advance through improved stages over time, going from primitive to more advanced forms of society.

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The concept of cultural evolution was widely accepted by early anthropologists, who believed that all societies progress through stages of development, from 'primitive' to more 'advanced' forms of society. This idea has since been largely discredited by contemporary anthropologists.

Early Anthropologists Believed in __________, or the Idea That All