Which of the Following Statements Describes the Relationship of Mende

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the relationship of Mende women toward their children?

• A) A Mende woman's children will inherit from her brother, so she closely monitors how well her brother looks out for her children.
• B) A Mende woman's principal claim to her husband's land or cash comes through her children.
• C) Mende women have access to their own sources of wealth apart from husband and children.
• D) Traditional Mende inheritance rules ordinarily leave widows well enough off to live comfortably on their own, without depending on other kin.