"I am sure it must be true that……" — Mary Douglas
"I am sure it must be true that people opt out of the mainstream society because they feel that there are going to be no rewards for them, if they stay."
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37 Quotes by Mary Douglas
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I am convinced that living in an enclave shapes the personality, and living alone shapes the personality too.
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Without the letters of condolence, telegrams of congratulations, and occasional postcards, the friendship of a separated friend is not a…
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It is only partly true that religion does more harm than good in society. The community makes God into the…
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Since 1970, relationships can be more volatile, jobs more ephemeral, geographical mobility more intensified, stability of marriage weaker.
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The natural response of the old-timers is to build a strong moral wall against the outside. This is where the…
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Our technological infrastructure alienates us from each other. No need to form a workplace community, everybody there will be out…
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The theory of cultural bias... is the idea that a culture is based on a particular form of organization. It…
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Behind a leader there must be followers, but they should always be on the lookout for the main chance and…
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If people want to compete for leadership of a religious group, they can compete in piety. A chilling thought. Or…
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The human body is always treated as an image of society.
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It seems true that the growth of science and secularism made organized Christianity feel under threat.
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Mormons... are so strong, they can handle wealth, they are confident. I think it is because they are not bogged…
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