Which of the following is an example of a folkway?
A) Laws in a country which make divorce permissible
B) Societal taboos that prohibit murder, theft, and incest
C) Religious doctrines which forbid the consumption of particular types of food
D) Laws which prescribe punishments for different types of offences
E) Societal conventions that concern gender-appropriate clothing

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Folkways are informal rules of behavior that govern everyday social interactions. Gender-appropriate clothing is an example of a folkway, as it is a generally accepted norm in society but not enforced by formal laws or institutions. Choices A, B, C, and D are all examples of formal rules or laws, rather than folkways.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Folkway