Some theories propose that dowry is a source of security for women in society. However, these are not wholly accurate because in many cases:
a. Dowry is symbolic only.
b. The amount of dowry is too small to serve such a function.
c. Women do not retain control over their own dowries.
d. Dowry is actually used to pay debts owed to non-relatives.
e. Dowry is likely to cause jealousy and hence ill treatment by the husband's family.
C
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A. modifications to the arm. B. the lack of a tail. C. high, sharp molar teeth. D. modifications to the shoulder.
The adolescent growth spurt occurs:
A. earlier in girls than in boys B. earlier in boys than in girls C. at about the same time in boys and girls D. irregularly in both boys and girls
Which of the following anthropological activities has been controversial within the discipline since the 1960s?
a. Working with the U.S. military b. Working for foreign governments c. Doing fieldwork in enemy countries d. Working as advocates for indigenous peoples e. Teaching anthropology to undergraduates
What are the consequences of state formation?
What will be an ideal response?