Sociology · Anthropological and Sociological Theories

Which of the following statements regarding the core premises and criticisms of the Evolutionary School in anthropology and sociology are correct? A. Unilinear evolutionism posits that societies develop from simple to complex forms along a singular, fixed path. B. Universal evolutionism suggests that evolutionary patterns are globally consistent and driven by broad human cultural capacities and energy usage. C. Critics argue that the evolutionary school often relied on second-hand accounts rather than empirical data from firsthand observation. D. The evolutionary school is recognized for its strong advocacy of cultural relativism and consideration of contextual values. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: