Mary Douglas
Mary Douglas (1921-2007) was a British anthropologist known for her work on the cultural dimensions of social behavior and the symbolism of waste. Her influential definition of dirt as 'matter out of place' has shaped discussions about pollution and cultural categorization, illustrating how societies construct meanings around cleanliness and refuse.
Born on Mar 25, 1921 (104 years old)
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Mary Douglas is known for her famous definition of waste as matter in the wrong place.
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