In foraging (hunting and gathering) societies, land:

a. Is generally owned by individuals who are generous about letting others use it.
b. Is customarily used by certain groups, but others are not denied access to it.
c. Is owned by the corporate group and not the individual.
d. Is owned by chiefs or headmen, who have the right to sell it if desired.
e. Is privately and exclusively owned by men.


B

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