The "Myth of Separate Worlds" Refers to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The "myth of separate worlds" refers to

• A) the sharp distinction between childhood and adulthood.
• B) the idea that men and women experience marriage differently.
• C) the belief that families of the past and families of the present have nothing in common.
• D) the belief that families operate in isolation from other social institutions such as politics or the economy.

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Definitions:

Natufians

A prehistoric culture located in the Near East, known for early developments in agriculture and sedentary life around 12,000 to 9,500 BC.

Subsistence

The means by which life is maintained, often referring to the way societies obtain their food.

Climatic Conditions

The overall weather patterns and environmental conditions of a specific region over time.

Microlith

Small blades of flint or similar stone which were hafted together in wooden handles to make tools; widespread in the Mesolithic.