in anthropology, role reversal refers to situations where individuals or groups temporarily exchange their usual social roles or statuses. this can happen in rituals, festivals, or social practices, often to challenge or reinforce societal structures, relieve social tension, or allow expression of repressed behaviors.
it's a way societies explore power dynamics, hierarchy, and cultural norms usually in controlled environments where the normal rules are suspended.
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