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Question
When two kins, generally of opposite sex, behave in a formal way and maintain physical distance from each other, it is called ______.
Options
Descent
Avoidance
Couvade
Exogamy
Solution
When two kins, generally of opposite sex, behave in a formal way and maintain physical distance from each other, it is called Avoidance.
Explanation:
Avoidance refers to the formal behavior and physical distance between opposing sexes. This word refers to the cultural norm of avoiding social interactions, especially physical touch, between close relatives or those with specific familial links.
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