Author Question: In which of these types of societies are tattooing and scarification most likely to be practiced? ... (Read 49 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

In which of these types of societies are tattooing and scarification most likely to be practiced?

a. Foraging bands, like the Ju/'hoansi
b. Industrialized, class societies
c. Ranked societies with permanent status differences
d. Horticultural tribes like the Yanomamo

Question 2

Why is scarification used instead of tattooing among some groups?

a. Scarification is used when dark skin would prevent tattooing from being seen.
b. In some areas no natural substance is available for ink and scarification is substituted.
c. Within cultures that use scarification there is a religious prohibition against coloring one's skin.
d. There is no consistent pattern or reason for which some groups use scarification instead of tattooing.