The trickster tales, such as the Br'er Rabbit stories of the American South, may be seen as:
a. A thinly veiled protest against oppression and domination.
b. No more than foolish stories that have no real significance.
c. A product of a society with limited interest in verbal folklore.
d. The protest of the little worker against the modern bureaucracy.
e. Particularly characteristic of an egalitarian society.
A
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A) ?through the use of colored packaging. B) ?by the kinds of foods included in the meal. C) ?by the portion size of foods in the meal. D) ?through the kind of toy choice included with the meal.
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a. They have completed male initiation rituals. b. They are chiefs. c. They are married. d. They have killed in battle.
Which of the following is the best example of the enculturation process?
a. an adolescent on an exchange program to another country b. an adult business traveler spending short periods of time in many different countries c. a young child attending a bilingual school in the U.S. d. a young adult interacting within a multicultural community group e. an infant learning how to walk and speak