In most states in the U.S. ,an individual is not permitted to marry a parent,a sibling,an aunt or an uncle,a grandparent,or a first or second cousin.These rules reflect our societal emphasis on
A)the incest taboo.
B)endogamy.
C)exogamy.
D)homogamy.

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The rules outlined reflect the societal emphasis on the incest taboo, which prohibits sexual relationships and marriages between close blood relatives. Endogamy and exogamy refer to cultural practices around marriage, while homogamy refers to the tendency for people to marry others who are similar to themselves in terms of characteristics like age, education, and social class. None of these concepts are directly related to the prohibitions listed in the question. Therefore, the best choice is A.

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