Regarding Kinship, Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 92

Multiple Choice

Regarding kinship, which of the following statements is false?

• A)In preindustrial societies, the primary form of social organization is through kinship ties.
• B)Kinship networks lead to conflict as people compete for basic necessities of life.
• C)Kinship systems serve as a means by which property is transferred, goods are produced and distributed, and power is allocated.
• D)In industrial societies, other social institutions fulfill some of the functions previously taken care of by the kinship network.

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Definitions:

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that emerge during puberty and distinguish the two sexes from each other but are not directly involved in reproduction.

Child Care

The care and supervision of a child or multiple children, ranging from a few weeks to several years of age.

Gender Typing

the process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus begins to enact the roles and behaviors that society deems appropriate for that gender.

Social Modesty

The behavior of minimizing one's own accomplishments or qualities in a social context to avoid offending or overshadowing others.