When Anthropologists Surveyed 224 Societies to See How Labor Was

question 29

Multiple Choice

When anthropologists surveyed 224 societies to see how labor was divided between the sexes, they found that

• A) in most societies, it was women who did the hunting and trapping, while men took care of cooking and basket weaving.
• B) in most societies, either women were entirely responsible for bearing burdens or men and women shared the responsibility.
• C) men were responsible for preparing soil and doing the planting in most of the societies.
• D) women were responsible for fishing, cooking, and herding in most of the societies.

---

Definitions:

Sociologists

Professionals who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society, including social behavior and institutions.

Precision

Precision refers to the accuracy and exactness of an action, measurement, or expression.

Labeling Theory

is a concept in sociology that suggests the labels or definitions applied to individuals by society significantly influence their behavior and identity.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations.