According to some estimates, the world's linguistic diversity has been cut in half in the past 500 years, and half the remaining languages are predicted to disappear during this century. Why does this matter? Isn't this just a natural result of globalization, something we should actually celebrate because it makes communication among diverse groups much easier?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which process has served to integrate national societies throughout the world in the post-colonial era?
a. The migration of peoples to foreign countries and to urban areas within their own countries. b. The beginning of separatist movements that advocate racial separation from the larger group. c. The practice of housing separate ethnic groups in specific urban areas, or ghettos. d. Allowing all citizens of a particular country to vote in national elections.
__________ are societies with some degree of formalization of structure and leadership, including leaders who meet to settle disputes and plan activities
a. Bands b. Tribes c. Chiefdoms d. States
According to Carol Stack, how did residents of The Flats care for their children in the face of poverty?
A) Through reliance on public services? B) In much the same way any nuclear family does ? C) ?Through networks of support that might involve three or four adults D) ?By depending on the children's fathers
Armed conflict today primarily occurs in:
a. tribal societies b. pluralistic countries c. developed nations d. religious countries