RECIPROCITY

Reciprocity

In cultural anthropology, reciprocity refers to the non-market exchange of goods or labour ranging from direct barter to forms of gift exchange where a return is eventually expected as in the exchange of birthday gifts. It is thus distinct from the true gift, where no return is expected. Reciprocity is said to be the basis of most non-market exchange. David Graeber argues, "as currently used, 'reciprocity' can mean almost anything. It is very close to meaningless."

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reciprocity

Noun

  1. the characteristic of being reciprocal, e.g. of a relationship between people
  2. a reciprocal relationship
  3. a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
  4. the mutual exchange of rights, privileges or obligations between nations
  5. the responses of individuals to the actions of others


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