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    1. Though theories of unilineal cultural evolution have been largely abandoned, some anthropologists are still interested in discovering regular patterns that might govern how human cultures change over long periods of time. In the 1950s, American anthropologist Julian Steward developed an approach called cultural ecology

      what kind of patterns, any human patterns in general like eating, sleeping or life patterns?

    2. example, the norm for women in the 1950s was to get married and work in the home rather than have a job in the public workforce. Not that all women did this, or even most. Many mothers, particularly women of color, were obliged to work outside the home just to make a living for their families.

      I think its interesting how social norms for women have changed a bit over time, but some men still expect this from women.

    3. Houses are most commonly built with locally available materials and designed to protect against local climatic conditions and predators.

      Im not sure this is that true, I have seen forests being teared down to make room for a mansion. And the constructors will use cheap and harmful materials to make the budget.