The Term Berdache Is Used to Refer to Men in Native

question 38

Multiple Choice

The term berdache is used to refer to men in Native American societies who:

• A) assert their personal power through public displays of heterosexual prowess
• B) choose to abstain from sex so they can focus on spiritual growth
• C) wear female clothing and offer sexual services to male warriors
• D) participate in homosexual activity only when they are preparing for war

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