The three universal phases of life-cycle rituals, according to Victor Turner, are __________

A) separation, transition, reintegration
B) separation, ritual death, reincarnation
C) separation, pain, pleasure
D) separation, sacrifice, recovery


Answer: A

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Economies are embedded in society because

A. the relations of production, distribution, and consumption are social relations with economic aspects. B. nonindustrial economies have little to do with the everyday lives of people. C. nonindustrial producers do not partake in the results of their labor. D. most economic activity takes place far from home. E. governments strictly regulate most nonindustrial economies.

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A. are marginal members of artistic communities around the world. B. distort and dilute the artistic mastery of other artists. C. function as parasitic consumers of the creative works of artists. D. function as intermediaries who translate the works and ideas of other artists. E. are not artists, since they perform but do not create art.

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__________ are activities, places, or objects that are connected to the spirit realm and are imbued with power

a. Totemic rituals b. Shamanistic rituals c. Priestly rituals d. Sacred rituals

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