Which of the Following Statements About Cultural Ownership Is False

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cultural ownership is false?

• A)Culture has value.
• B)When it comes to cultural ownership,it is always very clear what should be protected.
• C)Groups are often forced to engage the Western legal tradition in order to prevent the exploitation of their traditional cultures.
• D)The idea of owning things that are treasured by their communities is sometimes foreign to the cultures of groups seeking protection.

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