In the Past, and in Many Developing Countries Today, Men

question 99

Multiple Choice

In the past, and in many developing countries today, men have been responsible for __________, whereas women have been responsible for __________.

• A)hunting, fishing, and fighting off attackers; caring for young children, food preparation, and running the household
• B)caring for young children, food preparation, and running the household; hunting, fishing, and fighting off attackers
• C)tending to crops, seeding the fields, and gathering wild edibles; fighting off animal and human attackers
• D)nursing children, tending to the elderly, and caring for children; clearing the forest, gathering wild edibles, and teaching boys how to cook

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Definitions:

Independent

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

Emotional Distress

A negative psychological response, including feelings of pain, suffering, or emotional turmoil, which may result from stressful events or situations.

Divorced Parents

Individuals who are legally separated from their spouse, resulting in the termination of their marriage, and who may co-parent their children following the divorce.

Day-Care Center

A facility that provides care and educational activities for children when their parents or guardians are unavailable during the day.