The Major Purpose of Anthropology Is to Understand Other Cultures

question 16

Multiple Choice

The major purpose of anthropology is to understand other cultures.This can be accomplished most effectively in all of the following ways except:

• A) having as much specific data as possible about other cultures in the world.
• B) understanding our own culture.
• C) understanding how people from other cultures view us.
• D) gaining a critical understanding of what makes a "good" culture.
• E) having an interest in cultural diversity and change.

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