About 60% of Preindustrial Societies Do Not Have a Word

question 106

Multiple Choice

About 60% of preindustrial societies do not have a word for adolescence because:

• A)the onset of puberty is considered shameful.
• B)marriage typically occurs before puberty.
• C)there is no such stage as puberty marking adulthood.
• D)children are not treated differently than are adults.

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