Read the Following Four Statements

question 11

Multiple Choice

Read the following four statements. Which statement is CORRECT?

• A) In rich societies, on average, women have higher social standing than men do.
• B) In poor societies, on average, women have higher social standing than men do.
• C) In poor societies, men and women have about the same social standing.
• D) In poor societies, women's social standing relative to men's is lower than in rich societies.

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Definitions:

High-Context Cultures

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Verbal Content

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