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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