Which of the following statements most accurately describes the current anthropological understanding of gender relations?
a. All known societies are strongly patriarchal.
b. Some societies are matriarchal.
c. Although in some societies gender equality generally prevails, most societies are male dominated.
d. Although males dominate to a degree in some societies, most societies are basically egalitarian.
Answer: c
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