1. On what basis does Wolf distinguish between subgroups of kin/kinship? Do you find this division satisfactory? Why or why not?

2. Is the multivalence (various meanings or values) of the Virgin of Guadalupe unique? Are there other examples of such complexity in religious symbols, particularly those of regions with some history of colonization?

3. In light of the other pieces comprising this chapter, what do Wolf’s overall approach and treatment of the Virgin of Guadalupe illuminate, generally, about myth and symbolism in religion?

What rules did the monroe doctrine set for the united states?

Of the following choices, which ones are characteristics of west african society? select all that apply. a. arabic was the main language used when trading with other societies. b. christianity was the only religion practiced in villages. c. slaves had no rights and were only given specific farming tasks. d. skilled workers were a higher level in the caste system than traders. e. religious rituals encouraged the honoring of ancestors.

Most sociologists agree that: a. culture is central in shaping gender roles, but only in preliterate societies. b. biological factors have some influence, but cultural factors are more important determinants of gender roles. c. biological factors are influential in determining gender roles, but only in industrial or complex societies. d. biological factors only explain differences between men and women with regard to aggression and disease. e. there is no difference between the influences of culture or biology on the development of gender roles, as they are unpredictable.