Although All Societies Have Some Kind of Incest Taboo,the Relationship

question 83

Multiple Choice

Although all societies have some kind of incest taboo,the relationship which is considered incestuous may vary.Concepts of incest seem to be related to a group's definitions of endogamy and exogamy,thus suggesting that incest taboos may help to promote _______________.

• A)stability of the family
• B)inbreeding
• C)brother-sister marriages
• D)parallel cousin marriages
• E)cross-cousin marriages

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