According to Fredrik Barth's theories about ethnic identity, ethnic boundaries are most stable when
A. ethnic groups are culturally very similar and tend to pursue the same goals.
B. ethnic groups share a common ancestor.
C. ethnic groups occupy different ecological niches.
D. the members of the ethnic groups are highly educated, as in postcolonial states.
E. ethnic groups share the same nation-state.
Answer: C
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