What Is the Primary Goal of Emic Research

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of emic research?

• A)Help insiders make more effective changes to their culture over time.
• B)Help governments better manage minority populations.
• C)Help outsiders determine which cultures are more effective in particular environments.
• D)Help insiders gain a better understanding of their own culture.
• E)Help outsiders understand what it means to be a member of another culture.

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