Why Do Men Dominate the Political Sphere of Life Across

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why do men dominate the political sphere of life across all societies?

• A) Decision-making about war is the most important kind of politics, and men have the most experience with warfare.
• B) Achieving a political position in most societies requires ambition, aggression, and strength-traits that are more pronounced in men than in women.
• C) Because of the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and lactation, women are too emotional to make level-headed political decisions.
• D) Political life is closely associated with spirituality, and most cultures believe women to be too unclean for such high callings.

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