Which of the Following Is True of Anthropological Studies of Gender

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of anthropological studies of gender and society?

• A)There are societies in which women have greater control over economic and political resources, exercise greater power and authority, or enjoy more prestige than men.
• B)No women are equal to men economically, politically, and socially.
• C)Most women are equal to men economically, politically, and socially.
• D)Inequalities in almost all known societies, past and present, favor men over women.

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Definitions:

Improves

Enhances or increases in quality, value, or condition, often used in the context of health, skills, or performance.

Worsens

To degrade or deteriorate in quality, condition, or effectiveness.

Weber's Law

A principle in psychology that states the smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the original stimulus.

Opponent-Process Theory

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