Among the Yanomamo, "sisters" or female relatives are exchanged between groups. This example illustrates which function of marriage?

a. Providing for the enculturation of children
b. Reducing conflict over sexual access
c. Creating new social relationships for allies and trade
d. Establishing a division of household labor


c

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________ refers to the manipulation of the supernatural to accomplish specific goals.

A. Pantheism B. Animism C. Rite of passage D. Magic E. Religion

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The band is an example of a centralized type of political organization

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Despite decades of legislation aimed at reducing gender discrimination in the U.S., the majority of men and women work in gender-segregated occupations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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