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According to Abner Cohen, what is the purpose of ethnic groups?
To protect economic and political interests
What are the basic organizational functions of ethnic groups according to Cohen?
Distinctiveness or boundaries, communication, and authority structure
Who placed a greater emphasis on the ethnic group as a collectively organized strategy for the protection of economic and political interests?
Abner Cohen
According to Jones (1997), what did Cohen emphasize in his perspective on ethnic groups?
Protection of economic and political interests
Test your knowledge on the concept of ethnic groups and their role in protecting economic and political interests. Explore the perspectives of Abner Cohen and Barth and understand the basic organizational functions of ethnic groups.
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