According to Gmelch's article, "Nice Girls Don't Talk to Rastas," when his students do fieldwork in rural Barbadian communities
a. they fail to recognize that such communities are homogeneous.
b. they ignore the fact that class distinctions may be present in such communities.
c. they should expect to be looked down on by villagers.
d. they will be embraced warmly by the villagers.
Correct Answer: b
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