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Who was Ruth Benedict, and what contributions did she make to anthropology?
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Distinguish between hard and soft power, and provide examples of each.
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Because these events were sponsored alternately by different ethnic groups, the potlatch
was a form of balanced reciprocity.
Instinctive repulsion does not explain institutionalized incest.
People often turn to pilgrimages in the hope of reaching a specific goal, such as the
healing of physical, emotional, or social ills.
Archaeologists attempt to recover information about past human cultures, some of
which left no written records. Explain how they would go about that task.
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The underlying structure of a mental illness may be the same, but it is expressed in a
culturally-specific manner.
What is a tsu, and what is its role in Han society?
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Discuss cross-cultural gender models, explaining how various cultures view genders
differently. Give specific examples to illustrate your thoughts.
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What is the relationship between legitimacy and authority?
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What is the cultural significance of global migrations?
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How can ethnocentrism be maladaptive?
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Who was S. Ann Dunham, and what did she contribute to anthropology?
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What is the measure of a society's success?
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Discuss the role of religion in cultural change, paying particular attention to the role of
globalization.
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How do young people choose marriage partners among the Trobrianders?
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