In Which Type of Society Would You Expect Women's Status

question 17

Multiple Choice

In which type of society would you expect women's status to be highest?

• A) pastoralists
• B) agriculturalists
• C) societies where there is much population pressure
• D) hunters and gatherers
• E) industrial states with high unemployment

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