What Change Does Marshall Sahlins Believe Results in Social Stratification

question 37

Multiple Choice

What change does Marshall Sahlins believe results in social stratification?

• A) an increase in agricultural productivity
• B) a movement toward human rights
• C) an improvement in infant survival rates
• D) increased contact with other cultures

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