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Altruism and Sacrifice in South Italy Mafia Culture

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What is the main focus of the paper mentioned in the text?

Exploring mafia violence in South Italy
Discussing the legal implications of mafia activities
Analyzing the compliance with the mafia ethos through violence
Investigating mafia's notion of giving and charity (correct)

How does the author view mafia free gifts according to the text?

As violent tactics to maintain power
As purely altruistic gestures with no hidden motives
As tools to bind recipients to the mafia
As a form of power shaping a divine profile for mafiosi (correct)

In what way do mafia free gifts relate to capitalist systems according to the text?

They embody an altruistic nature alongside capitalist systems (correct)
They are independent of capitalist influence
They strictly follow capitalist principles
They oppose capitalist values

What is the author's argument regarding mafia free gifting and religious duty?

Mafia free gifting closely relates to religious duty (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does the paper suggest mafia free gifting differs from traditional gift-giving?

Mafia free gifts are imbued with potential relations but do not bind recipients (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a rare category of gifts offered by the twenty-first-century mafia, as discussed in the text?

Free gifts without expecting anything in return (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key emphasis in the discourses surrounding the free gifting practices of the 'Ndrangheta?

The unreturnability of the gift (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'Ndrangheta stand out among Italian mafias, according to the text?

For its incorporation of religious themes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What transformation did 'Ndrangheta undergo that led to a more pronounced incorporation of religious themes?

Becoming more capitalist and urban (D) Signup and view all the answers

What anthropological themes are addressed in the discussion regarding free gifting practices among the 'Ndrangheta?

Religious duty, relatedness, and free gifting (D) Signup and view all the answers

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