One rule of exogamy is the requirement that we marry someone of the opposite sex. Until recently, this was taken for granted. Why is this important for society?
a. It maintains the sanctity of marriage.
b. It ensures reproduction and the continuation of the species.
c. The rule justifies discrimination and miscegenation.
d. It creates a necessary opening for homosexual marriages.
B
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A. 55 B. 50 C. 65 D. 60
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a. cultural diffusion b. subculture wars c. multiculturalism d. identity politics
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What will be an ideal response?