Cultural Similarities Through Structural Analysis

Cultures, despite appearing vastly distinct, share common underlying structures rooted in the human mind's interaction with reality. The method of using binary oppositions to give meaning to cultural elements is universal, found in both remote tribes and modern societies. Cultural differences are not inherently good or bad; they simply vary in the specific rituals linked to the underlying cultural structure. Surprisingly, these rituals are arbitrary but serve similar social functions across different cultures, much like signs influence language structure.