According to McCurdy in "Family and Kinship in Village India," in India work in the market economy can weaken kinship systems by
a. costing families too much money.
b. increasing the economic dependence of people on their families and kin
groups.
c. reducing the time people have to devote to family and kin.
d. connecting one's reputation more to family than to work.
Correct Answer: c
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