Which of these systems allows the greatest range of individual choice about what kinship group one belongs to?

a. Cognatic
b. Unilineal
c. Patrilineal
d. Matrilineal


a

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Anthropology is characterized by a methodological rather than moral relativism; in order to understand another culture fully, anthropologists try to understand its members' beliefs and motivations.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements best describes the land ownership situation among the Hadza of Tanzania?

A) The Hadza do not believe that they have exclusive rights over the land they use. B) The political leaders decide who owns specific parcels of land. C) Individuals may only use the land that they have purchased. D) The government owns all the land, and hunting time on it is "rented" by the individual.

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All societies use the same criteria to differentiate people into various status levels

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Critically discuss the costs and benefits of having a market exchange economy. What advancements can be gained from this economic system? What social institutions are lost?

What will be an ideal response?

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