Over the last century, among the Kipsigis of East Africa, bridewealth payments have:
a. Disappeared under the pressure of colonialism and modernity.
b. Increased, to cover the rising cost of living.
c. Remained the same in spite of changed economic conditions.
d. Decreased, as other economic opportunities compete for a man's investments.
e. Been prohibited by law.
D
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Which of the following is NOT an expected social consequence of wealth disparity in the world for poor countries?
a. They have the highest birth rates and the lowest life expectancies. b. They have the lowest mortality rates and the lowest education levels. c. They have very poor quality infrastructural systems and more health problems. d. There are fewer adults to care for the number of young children. e. More children are born underweight than overweight.
Which statement is true of narratives?
A Successful narratives should be as subjective as possible. B Narratives are generally shorter than other ways of communicating. C Successful narratives do not need to be of interest to the listener. D The events in successful narratives can be told in any order. E Narratives should convey a point.
Which of the following groups is customarily associated with being a group of vigilante right-wing extremists in the United States?
a. Russia for Russians b. Daughters of the Confederacy c. Revolutionary Forebears d. Minutemen Civil Defense Corps
In survey research, what is sampling?
A. a form of participant observation B. a collection reflecting the emic perspective C. the interviewing of a small number of key cultural consultants D. the collection of life histories of every member in a community E. the collection of a study group from a larger population