Which of the Following Is True Regarding Cross-Cultural Research on Marriage

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding cross-cultural research on marriage patterns?

• A) In societies where polygyny is allowed, most men are polygynous.
• B) When polygamy is allowed, polyandry is more common than polygyny.
• C) Most people pair up monogamously with one man and one woman.
• D) In most societies, only people of high social status may marry monogamously.

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Britain

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Zimmermann Telegram

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