Which of the Following Statements About the Mati of Suriname

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the mati of Suriname is correct?

• A) "Mati work" parallels European ideas of lesbianism.
• B) Mati regard sexuality as a flexible behavior rather than a fixed identity.
• C) Mati marry men for children and economic stability while maintaining "visiting-only relationships" with female partners.
• D) "Mati work" is a practice that originated in the Netherlands and was transferred to Suriname during colonization.

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Definitions:

Finished Goods

Items that are fully manufactured but have not been sold or dispatched to the final consumer.

Work in Process

Inventory items that are in the production process but are not yet completed goods, often abbreviated as WIP.

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs related to manufacturing, including utilities, depreciation of equipment, and salaries of supervisors.

Finished Goods

Goods that are fully manufactured and prepared for sale to consumers.