Which of the Following Cultural Beliefs Reinforce the Practice of Polyandry

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cultural beliefs reinforce the practice of polyandry by the Nyinba?

• A) A tradition that their ancestors, who practiced monogamy, were cursed with lives of disharmony
• B) A kinship ideal stressing the solidarity of brothers
• C) The need to create links with neighboring households by marrying a daughter to several different men
• D) A belief that women have insatiable sexual appetites

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