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| Which of the following is true in respect of the cultural practices of the peasants' societies as per the sociologist Robert Redfield? |
The peasants observed rituals and customs that emanated from dominant social categories, including priests and rulers. These were classified as part of a "little tradition". Peasants also followed local practices that did not necessarily correspond with those of the great tradition. These were included in the category of "great tradition". Both great and little traditions changed over time, through a process of interaction. All of the above |
| Both great and little traditions changed over time, through a process of interaction. |
| The terms great and little traditions were coined by a sociologist named Robert Redfield in the twentieth century to describe the cultural practices of peasant societies. He found that peasants observed rituals and customs that emanated from dominant social categories, including priests and rulers. These he classified as part of a great tradition. At the same time, peasants also followed local practices that did not necessarily correspond with those of the great tradition. These he included within the category of little tradition. He also noticed that both great and little traditions changed over time, through a process of interaction. |
