In __________ societies, kinship or family lineage (descent) and inheritance come through the mother and her blood relatives.

a. matrilineal
b. bilateral
c. patrilineal
d. unilineal


Ans: a. matrilineal

Sociology

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a. informal structure b. work culture c. goal displacement d. trained incapacity

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The population of New Orleans is about 40% smaller than it was prior to Hurricane Katrina

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Governments of nations that recognize a traditional, hereditary leader but require these figures to abide by laws that restrict their powers is the definition of which of the following?

A. Constitutional monarchy B. Oligarchy C. Representative democracy D. Authoritarianism

Sociology

Which form of human trafficking is the most common?

a. sex trafficking b. trafficking for the supply chain c. trafficking for agriculture d. sex tourism

Sociology