It Is Not Uncommon Today to Find That Cultural Groups

question 12

Multiple Choice

It is not uncommon today to find that cultural groups are pleased to be studied by an anthropologist because:

• A)the study can serve as a means to preserve their cultural knowledge and identity.
• B)they will be paid for their time and stories and not have to work outside the home.
• C)their young people will be able to attend institutions of higher learning in the United States.
• D)they will become famous and be able to leave their places of birth.
• E)multinational corporations are more likely to bring jobs and opportunities to areas that have been studied by an anthropologist.

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