Which of these statements about ethnic boundary markers is FALSE?
a. Ethnic boundary markers are overt indicators of group membership.
b. A single boundary marker is not sufficient for identifying group membership.
c. Cultural traits are ethnic markers; physical or biological differences are not.
d. Language is frequently an ethnic boundary marker.
ANSWER:
c
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