In Nicaragua, Machismo

question 14

Multiple Choice

In Nicaragua, machismo:

• A) must be constantly performed to retain one's social status.
• B) only affects social status when performed in the presence of women.
• C) only affects social status when performed in the presence of other men.
• D) is a status only available to men who have sex with women.
• E) is an egalitarian social practice.

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