Bride burnings, also called "dowry deaths," are a form of

a. social control.
b. cultural control.
c. gender violence.
d. gender status.


C

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The rise of the conjugal family unit during the period of rapid industrialization elevated emotional need for love and companionship as criteria for selecting marriage partners over __________

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