Explain Why There Seems to Be a Basic Shift in Society

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Essay

Explain why there seems to be a basic shift in society from a patrilineal to a matrilineal family organization.

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Definitions:

Hazardous Waste Regulations

Rules established by environmental agencies that govern the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of wastes that pose substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

A United States federal law that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to control hazardous waste from the "cradle-to-grave," including the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Toxic Substances Control Act

A United States law enacted in 1976 designed to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.

Agricultural Chemicals

Substances used in farming to enhance growth and productivity, including fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.