define gender stratification

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Gender stratification: unequal distribution of rewards between genders, reflecting different positions in a social hierarchy

In stateless societies, gender stratification is often more obvious with regard to prestige

Anthropology & Archaeology

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One of the burning questions in anthropology revolves around the origin of the hominins and the divergence of the hominins from the apes. What fossil group or groups might include a hominin ancestor? Why would it be recognized as the common ancestor of apes and humans?

What will be an ideal response?

Anthropology & Archaeology

What are the key elements of modern archaeology?

a. It does not include the scientific method but an interpretive approach. b. It is linked to the larger field of anthropology, interested in the people behind the artifacts. c. It is not multidisciplinary and concerned with ethics. d. It is not interested in public opinion. e. It is led by geologists.

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The Silk Roads extended from Eurasia to central __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Anthropology & Archaeology

Cross-cultural research shows that the likelihood of state-level organization is closely associated with __________

A) the intensity of agriculture B) the type of foods used as primary resources C) participation in a market economy D) availability of strong leaders

Anthropology & Archaeology