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“Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker.”

Quote by Mary Douglas

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Mary Douglas was an influential British anthropologist known for her research on culture, symbolism, and rituals. Her work has had a profound impact on understanding social structures and human behavior. more

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