In an Ethnographic Field Study of Political Systems in Northern

question 21

Multiple Choice

In an ethnographic field study of political systems in northern Mozambique,Nicholas Kottak found that avoiding shame can be an effective control against breaking social norms.This example of how shame can be a powerful social sanction

• A) is unique among ethnographic cases illustrating the variety of sociopolitical systems that exist in the world today.
• B) is often a key component of the formal processes of social control.
• C) is evidence that shame is a cultural universal.
• D) is an indication that women tend to suffer from the consequences of shame more than men do.
• E) joins the work of many other anthropologists that cite the importance of informal processes of social control, including gossip and stigma.

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Definitions:

Responding

The act of answering or reacting to something, such as a question, situation, or stimulus.

Ringing

A sound sensation, often described as a persistent high-pitched sound in the ears, not caused by an external source.

Ears

Organs on the sides of the head responsible for detecting sound, maintaining balance, and facilitating hearing.

Bleeding

The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, either internally or externally, which can range from minor to a potentially life-threatening condition.