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Hindus venerate the cow (even when they create serious traffic hazards) in order to fully embrace the idea of ahimsa, the practice of nonviolence toward all living things. For a Hindu, then, the cow is much more than an animal with four legs. How is the cow vital in this religious system? Hindus venerate the cow (even when they create serious traffic hazards)  in order to fully embrace the idea of ahimsa, the practice of nonviolence toward all living things. For a Hindu, then, the cow is much more than an animal with four legs. How is the cow vital in this religious system?   A)  It is a symbol that allows them to avoid eating beef. B)  It is a symbol that makes their religious world real. C)  It is a symbol that anthropologists have created to understand Hinduism. D)  It is a symbol that represents God in their pantheon.


Definitions:

Deviance

refers to behaviors or actions that violate social norms or values.

Problematic

Describes something that presents a problem or difficulty, often requiring a solution or intervention.

Phenomenologists

Philosophers who study the structures of experience and consciousness to understand the phenomena of human life.

Deviant's Subjective Experience

The personal and internal experience of an individual who engages in behavior that deviates from societal norms.

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