Clifford Geertz, as Quoted in the Text, Observes That Human

question 6

Multiple Choice

Clifford Geertz, as quoted in the text, observes that human beings raised in isolation would be

• A) Failed apes.
• B) Fully human.
• C) Mental basket cases.
• D) The real animal that is ordinarily hidden under the veneer of culture.

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Definitions:

Ingroup

A group of people with whom an individual mentally associates themselves as belonging.

Outgroups

Groups of people not belonging to the primary in-group, often viewed with prejudice or as outsiders.

Subjectivity

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts or evidence.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people that can lead to prejudicial attitudes and discrimination.