Write a definition of marriage that would embrace all known forms of marriage recognized by anthropologists. In other words, what factors do these diverse unions have in common?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1, Incorporate variation in number and gender of partners
2, Acknowledge difference in "love" marriage and marriage for other reasons
3, Note that the key concepts common to all marriages are economic and sexual unions

Anthropology & Archaeology

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What is the name of the custom by which a widower marries the sister of his deceased wife?

A. sororate marriage B. serial polyandry C. filial marriage D. levirate marriage E. fraternal marriage

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Which of the following Mesoamerican cities was the Aztec capital?

a. Teotihuacán b. Tula c. Tenochtitlán d. Monte Alban e. Chichén Itzá

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According to Maslow's theory of human needs, everyone must have

a. physical needs met. b. security needs met. c. needs for love and belongingness met. d. all the above.

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