What is the role of the tonowi among the Kapauku?

What will be an ideal response?


He functions as the headman of the village unit in a wide variety of situations within and beyond the community. He represents his group in dealing with outsiders and other villages and acts as negotiator and/or judge when disputes break out among his followers.

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What did Martin Whyte conclude in his cross-cultural examination of women's status?

A) There is little connection between the various factors that can be used to measure women's status. B) Women have higher status regarding wealth and property than regarding personal autonomy. C) Despite some differences in outward appearance, women's status is pretty consistent worldwide. D) A high frequency of warfare in a society lowers women's status in most spheres of life.

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According to Bronislaw Malinowski, magic __________

A. has a basis in the existence of supernatural powers in all cultures B. functions to relieve the anxieties of individuals C. only works when it has the full participation of a given society D. has no useful purpose for thinking people

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Ritual cleaning of another animal is called _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is a form of prejudice?

a. Racial and ethnic b. Gender and sexual orientation c. Authority figures (police, government, teachers, parents) d. All of the above e. None of the above

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