From a linguistic perspective, some languages are superior to others due to their greater vocabulary and ease of use
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The Chinese attempt to annihilate Tibetan identity is a form of _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of these statements about courts of regulation is NOT true?
a. The laws are based on consistency and precedent rather than on shared social norms. b. The goal of courts of regulation is to reconcile the parties to a dispute. c. Courts of regulation are found in states with heterogeneous populations. d. Laws can be used to benefit only some segments of the society.
What is a social control system? Why do you think this is a cultural universal?
What will be an ideal response?
Why does exogamy, the practice of seeking a husband or wife outside one's own kin group, have adaptive value outside of biological concerns?
A. It was an important causal factor in the origin of social stratification. B. Exogamy is not adaptive; it is just a cultural construction. C. It impedes peaceful relations among social groups and therefore promotes population expansion. D. It creates new social ties and alliances, providing access to more resources and social networks. E. It increases the likelihood that disadvantageous alleles will find phenotypic expression and thus be eliminated from the population.