DIFFUSIONISM

"The theory of diffusionism suggests that cultural practices can be transmitted through contact between different societies."

"Some critics argue that diffusionism oversimplifies the complex processes through which cultural borrowing occurs."

"One famous example of diffusionism is the theory proposed by British archaeologist V. Gordon Childe, who argued for the influence of Near Eastern cultures on the development of European civilizations."

"Critics of diffusionism claim that it often ignores the agency and creativity of the societies receiving cultural influences."

"The study of diffusionism requires careful analysis of the historical and archaeological evidence to support claims of cultural transmission."