Which Statement Does NOT Illustrate a Characteristic of the Family

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement does NOT illustrate a characteristic of the family in early hunting and gathering societies?

• A) Women spent much of their time gathering the food needed to feed everyone.
• B) Child care was the responsibility of women and men in the group.
• C) Women's contributions were not regarded as highly as those of men.
• D) Men spent more time hunting than women did.

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