Text 1: Anthropologist Dr. Rachel Green studies gift economies. "In gift-based societies, generosity builds social capital and status," Green writes. "The obligation to reciprocate creates lasting social bonds. This differs fundamentally from impersonal market exchange."
Text 2: Sociologist Dr. David Wong examines gift-giving in modern contexts. "Gift exchange persists alongside markets," Wong observes. "Birthday presents, holiday gifts, and hospitality maintain relationship networks. Market societies haven't eliminated gift logic—they've compartmentalized it."
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two texts?
Text 2 shows that gift logic continues to operate alongside market systems
Text 2 argues gift economies have completely disappeared
Text 2 contradicts Green's claims about reciprocity obligations
Text 2 focuses on pre-modern societies only
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Green describes gift economies as distinct from markets. Wong extends, noting gift logic "persists alongside markets" rather than being replaced. The relationship shows continuity, not disappearance.
- Evidence: Wong: "Market societies haven't eliminated gift logic."
- Reasoning: Wong builds on Green by tracing gift practices into modern contexts.
- Conclusion: Text 2 shows gift dynamics continue today.
Choice B is incorrect because Wong argues the opposite. Choice C is incorrect because Wong doesn't dispute reciprocity. Choice D is incorrect because Wong explicitly studies "modern contexts."