Critics Have Waged an International Campaign Against __________, Citing It

question 158

Multiple Choice

Critics have waged an international campaign against __________, citing it as a cruel and inhumane practice, yet it is still viewed as necessary in many African cultures in order __________.

• A)male vasectomies; for a young man to be an acceptable marriage partner
• B)male circumcision; for a young man to be an acceptable marriage partner
• C)female mastectomies; for a young woman to be an acceptable marriage partner
• D)female circumcision; for a young woman to be an acceptable marriage partner

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Wage Gap

The difference in earnings between different groups of people, often based on gender, race, or occupation.

Social Control

The mechanisms, strategies, and processes that regulate individual and group behavior, aiming to enforce conformity and compliance to the rules of a given society or social group.

Gemeinschaft Society

A social organization centered around personal and family ties, often found in rural and small community settings, characterized by a strong sense of community.