In societies such as Afghanistan, India, and Jordan, a woman thought to have brought disgrace on her family may be

a. condemned to go without speaking for a year.
b. killed by a male relative in a so-called "honor killing."
c. asked to emigrate abroad.
d. forbidden to marry.


b. killed by a male relative in a so-called "honor killing."

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______________ involves the control of another's behavior through the ability to elicit compliance or to resist the other's influence

a. Power b. Dependence c. Negotiation d. Reciprocity

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What type of institution governs all aspects of daily life for its inhabitants?

A. anticipatory socialization B. total institutions C. institutions of control D. regulatory institutions

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