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james9437 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Why is an ambilineal society not divided into separate kin groups, as in unilineal systems?

A) A person belongs to more than one group and cannot live in several places at once.
B) They are organized by religious group membership, rather than kin groups.
C) The number of relatives in an ambilineal society is too small to create large kin groups.
D) Intermarriage between groups makes it hard to keep track of kin groups in ambilineal systems.

Question 2

Consider the value of writing and literacy to a society. What limitations can you imagine would be present in everyday life in a completely illiterate society? How does a difference in writing and literacy affect overall social inequality?

What will be an ideal response?

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should include:
1, How information is communicated without literacy
2, Universal literacy is a relatively recent goal for most societies
3, Social stratification in terms of writing and literacy are still common