Redistribution (cultural anthropology)

Alright, kiddo! So, redistribution is something that happens when a group of people want to share things like food, toys, or even money.

Let's say you and your friends are having a playdate and your mom brings out a big bowl of candy. Instead of one person hogging all the candy, your mom suggests that everyone gets an equal amount. That's redistribution!

In cultural anthropology, it means that a group of people, like a tribe or a village, will collect things like food, clothes, or tools and then redistribute them so everyone has what they need. This helps make sure that everyone is taken care of and has enough of what they need to survive.

For example, in some cultures, the leaders will collect food from the hunters and then divide it up equally among everyone in the village. This way, no one goes hungry and everyone has enough to eat.

So, basically, redistribution is when things are shared equally among a group of people so everyone has what they need. It's like sharing your toys with your friends, but on a bigger scale!