Using the !Kung of the Kalahari Desert, the Bacha Posh

question 20

Essay

Using the !Kung of the Kalahari Desert, the bacha posh in Afghanistan, and the nádleehí in Navajo culture as support, discuss in a short paragraph how gender can be seen as a social construction.

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Definitions:

Steadily

In a consistent, constant, and unwavering manner.

Disturbed Sensory Perception

An altered state in which one's ability to perceive environmental stimuli through the senses is impaired or inaccurate.

Ineffective Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, leading to harmful behaviors or lack of problem-solving.