What Are the Primary Ethical Issues That Anthropology Has with a "Cultural

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Multiple Choice

What are the primary ethical issues that anthropology has with a "cultural defense?"

• A)There is concern that a cultural defense means that one culture is protected,while another is not.
• B)There is a concern that abusive behavior will be excused by the use of such a defense.
• C)There is concern that these cultural behaviors that are criminal in nature will become widespread in U.S.society.
• D)There is an ethical concern that lawyers will begin making money off of cultural matters.
• E)There is a concern that culture may become contested in court.

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