The Amish May Be Used as an Example of Subcultural

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Amish may be used as an example of subcultural variation because:

• A)they are racially different.
• B)they share the values of thrift,hard work,independence,and close family ties that Americans respect.
• C)they maintain a distinctive way of life that emphasizes agrarian living and loyalty to fellow Amish rather than to the state.
• D)they participate in a rite of passage called rumschpringe.
• E)they have their own church and do not speak English.

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