What are the basic premises of the theory of evolutionism?
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: The basic premises are that all societies pass through a series of similar evolutionary stages, evolution is unidirectional, a deductive approach is best for understanding diversity, and European societies are superior to non-European ones.
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A) nutritional supplements B) extra toys C) regular nap times D) a lending library
In the horticultural society of the Jivaro in Peru, women performed most agricultural labor, and as a result, __________
a. they were treated as mere laborers by men b. have higher status than Yanomamo women c. control the distribution of food resources d. suffer from low status because labor is denigrated in Jivaro society
Foragers today use only traditional technology, such as bows and arrows and digging sticks
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true?
A. One cannot accept science and also be a religious person. B. Science can successfully answer questions about ethics and morality. C. Scientific conclusions are based upon available evidence and therefore can change when new evidence appears. D. Scientific conclusions are considered to be absolute facts within the scientific community.