The Gender Inequality and Patriarchy Quiz

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Which field of anthropology studies non-human remains?

Culture

Linguistic

Archaeology (correct)

Biological

Based on the text, what is kinship?

The study of human evolution and genetics

The study of language and perception

The totality of relationships based on blood, marriage, and cultural constructions (correct)

The comparative study of what it means to be human

What is queer kinship?

The study of human evolution and genetics

The study of language and perception

The notion that family is something that we do, perform (correct)

The study of non-human remains

Which term refers to people who share rights, privileges, and liabilities, similar to a business?

Corporate Kin Group Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a kinship or family traced through both men and women, without the formation of descent groups?

Bilateral Society Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to cultural rules for marrying outside a group?

Exogamy Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to gifts or goods given at marriage from the groom's family to the bride's family?

Bridewealth Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the pillars of Islam?

Almsgiving Signup and view all the answers

In which country can you find the Burneshas, also known as 'Men-Women'?

Albania Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of ghost marriage?

To have children Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of women in the Bedouin community?

They milk the cows and bring in cows to their natal family Signup and view all the answers

Why is polygyny mainly used in Bedouin culture?

To have more children Signup and view all the answers

What does Islam say about polygyny according to the text?

It is allowed but limited to four wives Signup and view all the answers

What are the underlying rules for marriage and divorce in Bedouin culture?

Men can divorce anytime, women can leave if they are not getting pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the magic practices in Bedouin culture?

Amulets and traditional healers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of marriage is considered a solution to reduce population in the Nyinba culture?

Polyandry Signup and view all the answers

In the Brahman culture, what is the consequence of a woman being childless?

She is pitied by others Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Brahman and Nyinba cultures in terms of divorce?

Divorce is only allowed in the Brahman culture Signup and view all the answers

Which type of marriage is practiced by a set of brothers sharing a wife in the Nyinba culture?

Polyandry Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when a marriage is arranged among the Bedouins?

Number of wives Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the blood of honor in Bedouin weddings?

It proves that the bride is a virgin at marriage Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of cousin marriage among the Bedouins?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why are women seen as threatening, dangerous, and inferior in the Nepali Brahman society?

Because of their impurity Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is NOT important to the Nepali patriline?

Equality Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of motherhood in relation to women's trust within the husband's family?

Motherhood increases women's trust within the husband's family Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between the Nepali Brahman and Nuer communities in terms of growing their own children?

Nepali Brahman's do not grow their own children while Nuer do Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of Dadi in the film 'Dadi and her family'?

Dadi has power over the entire family Signup and view all the answers