The Joint Family Structure Was Highly Valued for All of the Following

question 103

Multiple Choice

The joint family structure was highly valued for all of the following reasons EXCEPT​

• A)​it allowed more people to provide labor in agriculture.
• B)​younger family members would care for older ones.
• C)​sons would have children with wives they brought to live with them.
• D)​children would be hired out for menial tasks for supplemental income to the household.
• E)​unmarried daughters continued to live in the household and provide labor and services.

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