The Text Uses a Discussion of the Chinese Practice of Footbinding

question 31

Multiple Choice

The text uses a discussion of the Chinese practice of footbinding to demonstrate that

• A) it is easier to debunk knowledge of another's culture than of one's own.
• B) there are universal social norms for the treatment of individuals.
• C) sociological analysis rarely has practical implications.
• D) sociologists rely on anecdotal evidence to support conclusions.

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution that results in a change in the frequency of alleles in a population due to random sampling of organisms.

Mutation

A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can result in a change in the physical traits or health of an organism.

Speciation

The process of forming new species.

Homo Sapiens Idaltu

An extinct subspecies of Homo sapiens that existed about 160,000 years ago, known from fossils found in the Middle Awash area of Ethiopia.