The Restudy of Women's Role in the Trobriand Island Exchanges

question 52

Multiple Choice

The restudy of women's role in the Trobriand Island exchanges indicated that women

• A) participated in elaborate exchanges of banana fiber skirts.
• B) participated in elaborate exchanges of shell armbands and necklaces.
• C) played a limited role in rituals and ceremonial exchanges.
• D) and men played complementary roles in the exchange of foods.

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