Assume You Are Investigating the Consequences of the Incest Taboo

question 34

Multiple Choice

Assume you are investigating the consequences of the incest taboo for kinship organization in a number of societies. Which theoretical approach are you using?

• A) the structural-functional approach
• B) the symbolic-interaction approach
• C) the social-conflict approach
• D) queer theory

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Definitions:

Theorist

An individual who develops theories or a system of ideas intended to explain something.

Surrogate Mothers

Women who carry and deliver a child for another person or couple, often through an arrangement called surrogacy.

Bond

A connection or link between individuals, often based on feelings of affection, loyalty, or mutual support.

Physiological Needs

Fundamental physical requirements for human survival, such as food, water, and shelter, which must be met before higher-level needs.