What do anthropologists mean by the term "social birth"?

What will be an ideal response?


It is the point at which an individual is considered to be a human being and a member of human society. It is often more highly marked than biological birth.

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

1. Modern directors function to unify theatrical production. 2. Most directors agree about the director's responsibility to the dramatic text. 3. Playing only the high points of a play destroys progression and weakens the production.

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In what way has anthropological research changed over the years?

A) Anthropologists now have more specialized areas of research. B) Modern anthropologists are no longer trained with a holistic approach. C) Anthropologists only work in academic settings today. D) Anthropologists are now only interested in non-Western cultures.

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Prior to the establishment of Monte Albán, the largest site in the Valley of Oaxaca with a danzante was

A. San José Mogote. B. Cuicuilco. C. San Lorenzo. D. Tikal.

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Systematic settlement pattern surveys:

A. are typically conducted on small areas, comprising a single site. B. provide broad information on a larger scale than can typically result from excavations. C. cannot be used in Mesoamerica due to problems with the terrain. D. were first used before World War I. E. None of the answers are correct.

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