The CORDS Program,implemented During the Vietnam War,was Designed to Gather

question 24

Multiple Choice

The CORDS program,implemented during the Vietnam War,was designed to gather cultural knowledge in order to win "hearts and minds." What happened in that program that concerned anthropologists the most?

• A)Unlike with the Human Terrain Teams in Iraq,anthropologists were not invited to participate in the collection of cultural knowledge in Vietnam.
• B)When the information collected was provided to the South Vietnamese government,it was used to target political opponents and dissidents.
• C)Information collected by anthropologists under the CORDS program was disregarded and not used by the military or intelligence services.
• D)The program was not properly funded,so anthropologists participating were not adequately paid and were not able in many cases to buy essential research equipment.

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Definitions:

Social Classes

Distinct groups in society distinguished by levels of wealth, influence, status, or other factors that determine their access to resources and power.

Housework

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Religious Socialization

The process through which individuals are taught and adopt the beliefs, practices, and norms of a religious tradition.

Beliefs And Values

Fundamental convictions or ideals that guide behavior and influence cultural and individual choices and actions.