Which of the Following Statements About the Sambians of New

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Sambians of New Guinea is FALSE?

• A)They believe that the only way a boy can grow into a man is by indulging in sexual activities with older males.
• B)A study of their customs teaches us how much sexual interest can be shaped by culture.
• C)A sizable minority of adult Sambian men prefer to maintain sexual relationships with men and women.
• D)During adolescence,Sambian males relate sexually to both boys and girls of their own age.

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