Within Native American groups that had members who assumed a third gender, how were these members (called Two Spirits) typically treated?
a. They were treated with great respect and valued for their contributions.
b. They were ridiculed and ostracized from the group.
c. They were tolerated but largely ignored.
d. They were put to death.
ANSWER:
a
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