George Murdock Pointed to Many Cultural Universals

question 98

Multiple Choice

George Murdock pointed to many cultural universals.Which of the following is NOT an example of a cultural universal?

• A)belief in a heavenly afterlife
• B)funeral rites
• C)the family
• D)telling jokes

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Definitions:

Child Labor

The employment of children in any work that deprives them of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally, physically, socially, or morally harmful.

Economic Exploitation

The act of using individuals or resources unfairly for financial gain, often resulting in inequity and injustice.

Nostalgic Memories

Recollections of past times or experiences that evoke feelings of longing, affection, or sentimentality.

1950s Myths

Beliefs or perceptions about the 1950s that may not accurately reflect the realities of the era, often idealizing its societal norms and values.