Which of the Following Statements Concerning Afghanistan and the Bacha

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning Afghanistan and the bacha posh,daughters transformed into sons,is true?

• A)It is a myth that some families transform one young daughter into a son.
• B)Most of the time, a bacha posh returns to womanhood when the child enters puberty.
• C)Parents of bacha posh consider transforming their girls into boys to be cruel.
• D)Girls are highly prized.
• E)Families with only sons often experience shame and pity.

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