possibilism

Possibilism is an anthropological concept that posits that the environment sets certain constraints or limitations, but culture is otherwise determined by social conditions. It suggests that humans have the ability to choose from a range of possibilities offered by their environment, and that culture is shaped by these choices and social factors, rather than being solely determined by environmental conditions. This contrasts with environmental determinism, which argues that the environment is the primary factor shaping culture. Possibilism emphasizes human agency and the diverse ways cultures can develop within similar environmental settings.12