Question 3 (1 point) Which of the following have anthropologists NOT proposed as a possible explanation for why Jewish Americans have an affinity for Chinese food? Ashkenazi Jews have a genetic predisposition to enjoy savory foods Chinese food represents cosmopolitanism. Historically, Chinese food was not Kosher, so consuming it constituted a form of rejection of traditional Judaism. Modern Jewish Americans have grown up thinking of themselves as people who eat Chinese food. In the early 20th century, Chinese and Jewish Americans were both seen as low in status.

1. We first list the proposals mentioned in the question: - Option 1: Ashkenazi Jews have a genetic predisposition to enjoy savory foods. - Option 2: Chinese food represents cosmopolitanism. - Option 3: Historically, Chinese food was not Kosher, so consuming it constituted a form of rejection of traditional Judaism. - Option 4: Modern Jewish Americans have grown up thinking of themselves as people who eat Chinese food. - Option 5: In the early 20th century, Chinese and Jewish Americans were both seen as low in status. 2. Anthropologists have discussed cultural, social, and historical explanations for the affinity of Jewish Americans to Chinese food. These include the notions that Chinese food became associated with cosmopolitan identity (Option 2), was adopted as a cultural practice in a context where traditional eating rules were set aside (Option 3), and that it became an identity marker over generations (Option 4). They have also noted the similarity in social status between both groups historically (Option 5). 3. However, the idea that "Ashkenazi Jews have a genetic predisposition to enjoy savory foods" (Option 1) is a biological claim not supported by anthropological research on cultural practices related to food. 4. Therefore, the explanation that has NOT been proposed by anthropologists is: \( \textbf{Ashkenazi Jews have a genetic predisposition to enjoy savory foods.} \)