Question

Which of the following is one of the four elements that an anthropologist considers in attempting to understand the complex workings of a culture?

a) symbols
b) politics
c) economics
d) discourses

Answer 1

a) symbols

Step-by-step explanation:

People communicate with each other in a culture through the mutual understanding of language which is a system of symbols. Sometimes same words convey different meanings in different cultures. Therefore to understand culture it is important to have a detailed understanding of the symbols and the meaning they hold in a particular culture.