________ describes the process of viewing an identity as established, real, and frozen, so as to hide the historical processes and politics within which that identity developed

A. Essentialism
B. Marketing
C. Autochthony
D. Patrimony
E. Fluidity


Answer: A

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A) the two had similar expressions in public, but the American participants were more expressive when they thought they were alone B) participants of both cultural groups were careful to mask their feelings in front of authority figures C) participants of the two cultural groups had nearly identical facial expressions, both in public and in private D) the two had similar expressions in private, but the Japanese participants tried to mask their feelings in front of authority figures

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What is the primary contrast between avunculocal and matrilocal societies?

A) Avunculocal societies fight externally, while matrilocal societies fight internally. B) Avunculocal societies fight internally, while matrilocal societies fight externally. C) Avunculocal societies have exogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have endogamous marriage. D) Avunculocal societies have endogamous marriage, while matrilocal societies have exogamous marriage.

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Postmodernism in U.S. theatre can be seen in all of these EXCEPT:

a. its centralization in New York b. its diverse theatre architecture c. its reliance on many styles d. its eclectic repertory e. its rejection of strict genres

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Which of these is NOT a reason for high fertility rates in LDCs?

a. Children are valued for their labor. b. High infant mortality rates encourage having more children. c. Children offer parents economic security in their old age. d. Government-sponsored benefits increase with family size.

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