What distinguishes a gift from other types of exchange of objects?
a. The social value of gifts is more important than the value of the objects exchanged.
b. Gifts are generally more expensive than other objects of exchange.
c. Gift giving is not as widely practiced as other forms of exchange.
d. None of these; there is no difference between gifts and exchange objects generally.
a
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a. Is not relevant, because anthropologists believe in cultural relativism. b. Can be difficult, as different cultures define rights differently. c. Is at the forefront of doing anthropological research, as researchers are not allowed to work in countries where there is warfare. d. Is not important, because there are no inalienable human rights. e. Prevents anthropologists from doing research overseas.
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