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Reciprocity in Foraging Countries
Identify and explain the major forms of reciprocity
In foraging societies, high value is placed on working together and sharing as opposed to competing with one another in order to amass individual wealth.
Called the ultimate affluent society since material abundance is extensive, foraging societies are content with what they have and thrive on little materialism, taking pleasure in one another's company and extensively sharing their possessions. Living in a band society where as many as 50 people, usually interrelated, live together, foraging societies, although living in very diverse ecosystems and practicing diverse livelihoods, commonly represent a reciprocal way of living. Here, there is a "mutual, agreed upon exchange of goods and services" with reciprocity working well since food does not need to be quickly consumed lest spoilage occur. Hunters often share their catch with others, people gather for large meals, and, in time of want, an individual can always move to another tribe where...
Generalized reciprocity represents the sort of situation where no expectation of the return of the favor exists. A hunter will gladly share his food with others, not expecting or demanding that others repay the service. It is voluntary and gladly performed. This is the sort of reciprocity that exists in foraging societies
Balanced exchange is more readily performed in horticultural societies (although generalized and negative reciprocity exist there too). In a balanced exchange, the giver presents to recipient on condition that the recipient returns an item of equivalent value to the giver in an agreed-upon period. If the item is less in value, the giver may terminate the relationship.
In foraging societies this reciprocity exists all across the board representative too in marriage and divorce matters with the latter being far…
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