PT102.S1.P3.Q16

PrepTest 102 - Section 1 - Passage 3 - Question 16

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Even in the midst of its resurgence as a vital tradition, many sociologists have viewed the current form of the powwow, a ceremonial gathering of native Americans, as a sign that tribal culture is in decline. ███

Sociologists' Argument · Tribal culture is in decline
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Sociologists' Argument · Intertribal movement will erode dissolve tribes and result in broader assimilation into mainstream American culture
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Sociologists' Argument · Pan-Indian Theory
Sociologists believe that greater intertribal activity, greater urbanization, and increasing politicization result in greater intertribalism.
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Concession · Intertribalism has been increasing
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Critique (of Sociologists) · But unique tribal traditions have been increasingly revitalized as well
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Examples · Revival of the Sun Dance; of traditional societies
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Critique (of Sociologists) · The change is more complex than just intertribalism and assimilation
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Critique · of Pan-Indian theory's assumption
The sociologists' theory assumes that minority culture will succumb to majority culture upon contact. But there's no evidence that's true.
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Concession · It's true that intertribal activities are important now
For example, intertribal dances; intertribal speeches (delivered in English).
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Critique · But that misses the point
Culture borrowing has always happened. What's important is that tribes are consciously making efforts to distinguish themselves.
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Main Point · Tribalism is still very powerful
Intertribalism doesn't threaten tribalism. It reinforces native American identity along a broader front.
Passage Style
Critique or debate
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The author agrees with this. The Pan-Indian sociologists believe that the powwow signals the decline of tribal culture. The author makes the distinction between "intertribal" and "traditional" dances at powwows to emphasize that some elements of powwows are specifically tied to individual tribal traditions.

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b

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The author strongly disagrees with this. His main point was the opposite of this. Perhaps the Pan-Indian sociologists would agree with this.

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c

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The author would probably disagree with this. He believes that tribal affiliations remain fundamental to Native American identity, even as they engage in intertribal activities.

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d

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There is no evidence that the author believes that the Pan-Indian sociologists are biased against native American cultures. The author just thinks that their theory about the decline of tribalism is too simplistic and wrong.

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e

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The author strongly disagrees with this. His main point was the opposite of this. Perhaps the Pan-Indian sociologists would agree with this.

5%

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