Which of the Following Statements About Kinship Systems Is Not

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about kinship systems is not true?

• A) They create very close social ties.
• B) They provide moral coercion to adhere to social norms.
• C) They are extremely stable and do not change over time.
• D) They involve strong bonds of obligation.
• E) They provide security for their members.

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Definitions:

Morals

Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct, often influenced by cultural, religious, or personal beliefs.

Rule Deontology

An ethical theory that stresses the importance of following universal rules or duties in ethical decision-making, regardless of the consequences.

Utilitarianism

A moral philosophy that evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes, emphasizing the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Greatest Good

A principle, often associated with utilitarianism, that actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote the overall happiness or welfare of the greatest number of people.