According to anthropologist George Murdock, social placement and sexual regulation are functions served by
A. the nuclear family.
B. marriage.
C. dating.
D. the extended family.
A
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a. To assimilate into dominant American culture b. To learn new religious beliefs c. To minimize racial discrimination d. To learn a new language
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A. César Chávez B. Sonia Sotomayor C. George Lopez D. none of the above
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a. valuing an encyclopedic understanding b. using standardized testing for assessment c. learning that cultivates flexibility, application and creativity d. classmates from similar social and economic backgrounds
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What will be an ideal response?