__________ proposes that cultural differences can be explained by differences in forms or conceptual categories rather than in meanings
a. Functionalism
b. Materialism
c. Structuralism
d. Cultural ecology
Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A Scottish butler in an English mansion says to the lady of the house, “You may wish to stay inside today, Madam? it’s quite cold outside.” But when he goes back to his own cottage he is likely to say to his wife in broad Scots, “Shut the door and get inside, Maggie, you’ll freeze your buns off.” In linguistics, this is an example of:
a. code switching. b. class consciousness. c. glottochronology. d. phonological analysis. e. linguistic nationalism.
The Hispanic and Latino populations of the American Southwest became minorities when __________
A. Anglos rushed into the newly annexed territories in search of economic opportunities B. Mexicans moved north fleeing the Spanish conquistadors C. Native Americans intermarried with Spanish settlers D. Anglos pushed the Hispanic and Latino populations west of the Mississippi River
Which practice is found among the Ju/’hoansi of southwestern Africa?
a. Bridewealth b. Reciprocal exchange of material goods c. Dowry d. Bride service e. Non-monetarized marriage