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The Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective

Question 24 • CR04258 Sociology

All societies enforce some type of incest taboo, which

Answer
A
ensures economic security.
B
forbids sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives.
C
creates an authority pattern.
D
replaces members of society who die or move away.

Explanation

An incest taboo is a social rule that prohibits sexual relationships or marriage between certain relatives. Therefore, the correct choice is “forbids sexual relations or marriage between certain relatives.” The other choices describe different social functions, not what an incest taboo means.

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