Which of the Following Statements About Polyandry Is Most Likely

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about polyandry is most likely true?

• A) It is found only among fishing communities in Madagascar.
• B) It is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation.
• C) It is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare.
• D) Polyandry is almost always sororate.
• E) It is legal in the United States.

---

Definitions:

Economic Factors

Variables such as employment, income levels, inflation, and GDP growth that influence the economic performance of countries or regions.

Racism

Discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their race or ethnicity, often manifesting in societal norms, institutional policies, or personal attitudes.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Minority Group

A group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, find themselves in situations of inequality within a society.