Which of these would NOT be considered an important contribution of anthropology?
a. Anthropology helps us to understand technological and cultural development over time.
b. Anthropology promotes the stance of moral relativism, arguing there is no universal right or wrong.
c. Anthropology gives us a different perspective on our own lives and culture.
d. Anthropology helps to minimize miscommunications among people from different parts of the world.
b
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The functionalist approach says that __________
A) powerful structures shape culture B) culture is like a biological organism with interacting parts C) culture should be studied on the basis of how people make a living D) cultures evolve from primitive to more advanced, or civilized
What are the three stages in rites of passage?
A) Reincorporation, separation, and divisiveness B) Transition, liminality, and reincorporation C) Separation, transition, and redress D) Separation, transition, and reincorporation E) Revitalization, transition, and separation
Domestication is defined as:
a. the propagation and exploitation of plants and animals by humans b. the process of teaching animals to be tame c. the presence of genetic changes that render plants and animals dependent on humans d. the intensive use of plants and animals by humans e. the process of intentionally growing plants
The relocation of the San from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve began as a result of pressure from
a. European environmentalists. b. multinational corporations. c. luxury resorts. d. safari camps for well-to-do tourists.