A/An __________ explanation of why Hindus in India do not eat cows is that they are sacred animals.

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An emic explanation is based on the viewpoints and beliefs of the cultural group being studied, so saying that cows are sacred to Hindus is an example of an emic explanation. The other answer choices are not appropriate in this context. A materialist explanation would focus on economic or physical factors, which do not relate to the cultural importance of cows. Etic and objective explanations might provide information on the history or biology of cows, but would not necessarily address the cultural significance of cows to Hindus.

A/An __________ Explanation of Why Hindus in India Do Not