Subsistence strategy

Subsistence strategy refers to the way societies obtain the resources they need to survive, primarily focusing on food and other essentials. It encompasses the methods and techniques used to gather, hunt, grow, or produce these resources based on their environment and technology. For example, some societies rely on hunting and gathering, while others practice farming or pastoralism. Understanding subsistence strategies helps explain how different cultures adapt to their surroundings, maintain their populations, and interact with their environment. It’s a key concept in anthropology for studying human survival and social organization.