Unilineal descent groups, such as clans and moieties, appear to perform which important social function?
A) provide a system of laws to standardize behavior
B) regulate who is and who is not a suitable marriage partner
C) defend territorial boundaries between other groups
D) determine which individuals will become leaders
B) regulate who is and who is not a suitable marriage partner
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The advantage of social learning over trial and error is that:
a. members of a group may take advantage of each other's experience. b. the knowledge of one generation is not remembered by future generations. c. cultural traditions and inventions are not exchanged between nations. d. language is genetically rooted in members of a group.
What is the etic perspective?
A) The scientific perspective B) The perspective of a native, or insider C) A point of view that represents an opinion D) A point of view that has been scientifically proved and can be considered a cultural law E) The perspective of the audience, or reader, of ethnography
In complex societies, what is the primary emphasis of legal systems?
a. punishment b. restitution to the victim c. reintegration of offender into society d. reintegration of the corporate lineage into society e. demonstration of legal authority