Which of these would be most typical of an anthropologist describing a culture in the ethnographic present?

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The use of the ethnographic present tense involves describing the culture being studied as if actions are happening at the moment of observation. Even though the research material may have been collected several decades ago, using present tense language provides an immersive experience for the reader or listener to help understand the culture. Choice A involves discussing the history of a culture and not describing current practices, while choices C and D describe practices within specific time frames, limiting the overall description of the culture.

Which of These Would Be Most Typical of an Anthropologist