Compare and contrast the closed and open courtship systems. Cite examples of each

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The student should indicate that while both systems offer marital opportunities, in the closed courtship system, marriages were arranged to protect property and maintain family groups. Characteristics of a closed system include bride price, dowry, blind marriage, etc. In an open courtship system, individuals choose their own partners. Dating emerged as a means of mate selection. Dating also provided many other functions for the individual (i.e., recreation, companionship, etc.).

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A) Network B) Hierarchy C) Correlation matrix D) Group heterogeneity

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What about war has changed as the world entered the nuclear age? Explain why nuclear weapons threaten not only countries in armed conflict, but all of humanity

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Explain how each of the conservative, liberal, and radical-left points of view understands the causes of war and what each perspective identifies as the best ways to ensure peace. Which approach is closest to your own view? Why?

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Which of the following would be an example of an organization?

A. a family B. a friend group C. a party gathering D. a military unit

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