Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Polygyny and Polyandry

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding polygyny and polyandry in Tibet?

• A) Tibetan polyandry is an economically based strategy designed to preserve the family estate.
• B) When a woman marries more than one man, she typically marries a group of brothers.
• C) Whether a family is polyandrous or polygynous depends primarily on the attractiveness of the woman.
• D) Children have a better chance of survival in polyandrous families than monogamous families.

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