Why Did the Study of Anthropology Become Attractive to Many

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why did the study of anthropology become attractive to many university students during the postindustrial era?

• A) It was a new subject, and many students thought they could make real breakthroughs in the field.
• B) By the 1960s, it had lost its scientific, quantitative emphasis, which made it less difficult to master.
• C) It offered the chance to study cultures that were relatively untouched by modernization and industrialization.
• D) It was one of the few social sciences in which women intellectuals were welcomed and given the leeway to make impressive contributions.

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Definitions:

Polychronic Cultures

Cultures that perceive time as simultaneous and flexible, often multitasking and valuing interpersonal relationships over strict schedules.

Ethnic Diversity

The inclusion and representation of individuals from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and cultures.

Workplace

The physical or virtual space where work is conducted or the environment in which employees operate.

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.