Victor Turner
Victor Turner was a British cultural anthropologist renowned for his studies on rituals, symbols, and social change. His concept of 'communitas' highlighted the bond created during communal experiences, particularly in rites of passage. Turner's work significantly contributed to the fields of anthropology and performance studies, emphasizing the transformative power of rituals in societies.
Born on May 28, 1920 (105 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Indonesia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 620,235 | $1,119,000 | 2,537$ |
| Totals | 1 | 273,523,615 | 620,235 | $1,119,000 | 2,537$ |
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Indonesia:
Victor Turner introduced concepts that explain why people from various backgrounds joyfully embrace the takjil market.
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Indonesia:
Victor Turner described pilgrimage as a liminal process between ordinary and transcendent worlds.
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South Africa:
Victor Turner suggests we are living in a liminal space where identity, morality and meaning are blurred.
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Liechtenstein:
Victor Turner is noted for his studies on structural mechanisms in society.
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