Understanding the cultural and ethnic differences between !Kung African and European American family structures falls under which controversy?
A. nature-nurture
B. continuity-discontinuity
C. stability-change
D. universal versus context-specific
Answer: D
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For Chi square, a small sample is one in which
a. many expected frequencies are less than 5 b. many observed frequencies are less than 5 c. N is less than 100 d. N is less than 50
____ is a type of assimilation in which the culture patterns of immigrants from other nations change to become consistent with culture patterns that are historically British or British-American in origin
a. Melting pot b. Anglo-conformity c. Cultural pluralism d. Cultural relativism e. Subjugation
Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true?
A. A group's ethnic identity is constant; it does not change over time. B. Ethnic identity may form or is strengthened when a group is excluded from participation by more powerful social groups. C. Ethnic identity can only change when an individual changes their place of residence or marries someone of another ethnicity. D. Ethnic identity is always imposed involuntarily.
In general, social scientists find that the most stable marriages are those that are homogamous in a. family heritage. b. geographic propinquity
c. parental background. d. age, education, religion and race.