Why Are Epithets Such as "Savage", "Ignorant", or "Primitive" Inappropriate

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why are epithets such as "savage", "ignorant", or "primitive" inappropriate for describing one's host culture?

• A) Business transactions rarely take place in underdeveloped cultures.
• B) These terms represent the emic view of anthropology, not the etic.
• C) All cultures are integrated, and have a consistently logical structure.
• D) Most cultures are more socially advanced than our own.

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Definitions:

Default

Failure to fulfill a legal obligation or condition, such as not making a scheduled payment on a loan.

Right of Distress

The legal ability of a landlord to seize a tenant's assets for unpaid rent or other dues.

Guarantor

A person or entity that agrees to be responsible for another's debt or obligations in the event that the latter defaults or fails to meet their contractual obligations.

Secured Debt

A type of debt that is backed by collateral to reduce the risk for the lender, allowing the lender to reclaim the asset if the debt is not paid.