In Many Parts of the World,menarche Is the Catalyst That

question 176

Multiple Choice

In many parts of the world,menarche is the catalyst that enters females into a lifelong process of socially constructed monthly rituals.Menstrual-related monthly rituals are remarkably common because ____.

• A)many cultures are male-dominant and rituals are a means to control women
• B)many cultures lack access to medical care and scientific knowledge
• C)many cultures have strong beliefs concerning the power of menstrual blood
• D)many cultures lack access to informative media such as television and radio

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