Many Anthropologists Observe That Cultural Borrowing Is Often a Double-Edge

question 29

Multiple Choice

Many anthropologists observe that cultural borrowing is often a double-edge process because

• A) Borrowed cultural practices can have unanticipated consequences.
• B) The original group may borrow something in return.
• C) The borrowed practice may be dangerous.
• D) The people who borrow may not know how to use what they have borrowed.

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Definitions:

Female Husband

A cultural practice in some societies where a woman assumes the social roles and duties of a husband, fulfilling functions or responsibilities traditionally associated with males.

Cross-cultural Survey

A research method in anthropology and other disciplines where cultures are studied and compared on specific variables.

Israeli Kibbutz

A community in Israel that is traditionally based on agriculture, where property and resources are held in common, blending social and communal living with Zionist principles.

Kinship Chart

A visual representation outlining relationships within a family or clan, often used in anthropology.