Ethnic Groups
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According to Abner Cohen, what is the purpose of ethnic groups?

  • To establish a sense of belonging
  • To promote cultural diversity
  • To protect economic and political interests (correct)
  • To enforce social norms
  • What are the basic organizational functions of ethnic groups according to Cohen?

  • Distinctiveness or boundaries, communication, and authority structure (correct)
  • Decision making procedure, ideology, and socialization
  • Political participation, religious practices, and education
  • Cultural preservation, language development, and economic cooperation
  • Who placed a greater emphasis on the ethnic group as a collectively organized strategy for the protection of economic and political interests?

  • Abner Cohen (correct)
  • Barth
  • Jones
  • Cohen
  • According to Jones (1997), what did Cohen emphasize in his perspective on ethnic groups?

    <p>Protection of economic and political interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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