Gender Was an Aspect of Social Organization in Early Foraging

question 45

Multiple Choice

Gender was an aspect of social organization in early foraging societies in what respect?

• A) These societies were clearly patriarchal because of the importance of males in hunting for meat and defending the tribe.
• B) These societies were clearly matriarchal, as shown by their peaceful social organization and veneration of Earth Goddesses.
• C) There is evidence of some division of labor between males and females, but not enough evidence to formulate any dependable global opinions about dominance.
• D) Paleolithic pictures and symbols clearly show the gendered power structure of pre-agrarian societies.

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Reactants Mixing

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Aqueous Salt Solutions

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Concentration Effect

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