The Statement Issued in 2004 by the American Anthropological Association

question 72

Multiple Choice

The statement issued in 2004 by the American Anthropological Association noted that a "vast array of family types" all contributed to "stable and humane societies." Why did the organization issue this statement?

• A) to support heterosexual marriage
• B) to support same-sex marriage
• C) to expand research into the nature of families
• D) to increase economic support for families in poverty

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