What Is the Primary Criticism Against the Strength Theory of Gender

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the primary criticism against the strength theory of gender roles?

• A) Women in some societies do engage in very heavy labor.
• B) Pound-for-pound, men and women do not significantly differ in strength.
• C) Hunting and warfare require skilled use of tools and stealth, not physical strength.
• D) When the pressures of childbearing are considered, women are actually stronger than men.

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