How did the introduction of steel axes affect the workloads of Baruya men and women? Consider how they were used and the effects on both genders

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ANSWER:
Men were able to cut wood more quickly and build more pigpens. Women thus had to raise more pigs. It resulted in a net increase of women’s workload.

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