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Contrast endogamy and exogamy; give examples of each.
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Explain why the Native American and Euro-American views on intersexuality are so
diametrically opposed.
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The Kula ring is a form of barter in which no actual trade takes place.
"Political organization" refers to the way power has evolved, whether from war,
political intrigue, or by ascription.
What are the major types of verbal arts studied by anthropologists?
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Paper, the compass, and gunpowder were all initially invented in Europe.
The Trobrianders have a rigidly controlled sex life and puritan attitudes toward
sexuality.
What are the arguments that support the view that humans are innately warlike?
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Globalization has affected the way anthropologists do fieldwork. Describe two different
types of ethnography that are more contemporary examples of "global" work.
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If a group is well adapted to its environment, it will never change as long as conditions
remain the same.
Women's common-interest groups have historically been less common than men's
common-interest groups. Discuss the various reasons for this. What examples of
gendered common-interest associations have you experienced in your own life?
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Anthropology emerged as a scientific discipline less than 20 years ago.
How can grassroots organizations challenge social hierarchy?
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When did Europeans begin to study language?
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Who are the Navajo skin-walkers?
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