ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Michelle Rosaldo

Michelle Rosaldo is a smart lady who studied and learned a lot about different cultures and societies. She was especially interested in how people from different places and backgrounds have different ways of thinking and doing things.

One thing she studied a lot was how different cultures might have different ideas about what is important in life, like family or community. In some cultures, people might care more about being part of a big family, while in other cultures, people might care more about having close friends.

Michelle Rosaldo also studied how different cultures might have different ways of dealing with problems or challenges. In some cultures, for example, people might want to work together to solve a problem, while in other cultures, people might want to solve problems on their own.

Overall, Michelle Rosaldo taught us a lot about how different cultures and societies can be really different, but each has value and something unique to teach us.