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ss2343

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When cash or goods are given by the groom's kin to the bride's kin to seal the marriage, it is classified as:
 
  A) dowry.
  B) bride service.
  C) bridewealth.
  D) levirate.
  E) sororate.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about arranged marriages in India is NOT true?
 
  A) Arranged marriages are closely aligned with the patrilineal ideals of society.
  B) Most people still prefer arranged marriage.
  C) Kin group interests have a more significant role in mate selection than individual desires.
  D) Globalization has not had much of an impact.
  E) Many women now save for their own dowries.


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


ss2343

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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