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This article introduces the concept of "schismogenesis," a term coined by Bateson to describe a process of differentiation in the norms of individual behaviour resulting from cumulative interaction between individuals. He identifies two forms: symmetrical schismogenesis, where individuals respond to each other's actions with similar escalating behaviours, and complementary schismogenesis, where contrasting behaviours are reinforced, such as dominance and submission. Bateson uses ethnographic examples from New Guinea and Iatmul cultures to illustrate these processes, arguing that schismogenesis can lead to social fission or the development of stabilizing mechanisms within a culture. He suggests that understanding these dynamics is crucial for analyzing culture contact and its potential for conflict or integration.

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