Of the Following Theories Anthropologists Have Proposed to Explain How

question 40

Multiple Choice

Of the following theories anthropologists have proposed to explain how gender roles are divided cross-culturally, which theory says that the demands of pregnancy and nursing limit women to performing tasks close to home, like cooking and gathering wild plants?

• A) compatibility-with-child-care
• B) economy-of-effort
• C) expendability
• D) strength

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Definitions:

Lower Paleolithic

A period of time beginning with the earliest Oldowan tools, spanning from about 200,000 to 2.6 million years ago; also known as Old Stone Age.

Upper Paleolithic

The final phase of the Paleolithic period, marked by significant advancements in technology, art, and cultural complexity among early humans.

Neolithic

The final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans, characterized by the transition from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled farming and community living.

Biological Traits

Characteristics or features of organisms that can be observed and are often determined by genetic inheritance.