Author Question: In most societies marriage is important because a. it creates social relationships that provide ... (Read 118 times)

notis · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

In most societies marriage is important because

a. it creates social relationships that provide for the needs of children.
b. monogamy is a dominant cultural value.
c. children require two parents for healthy development.
d. marriage is the backbone of society.

Question 2

Why is it difficult to formulate a cross-culturally valid definition of marriage?

a. In some societies, married men and women do not generally share the same house.
b. In some societies, such as among the Nuer and the Nandi, it is possible for women to marry otherwomen.
c. Among the Na of China there is no marriage.
d. All of these explain the difficulty defining marriage cross-culturally.