Among the Tiwi, as a woman grows older, her social position:
a. Declines, as she loses her looks.
b. Increases, as she becomes eligible for political office and tribal chief.
c. Increases, as her status as senior wife gives her social influence.
d. Declines, as her husband takes on younger co-wives.
e. Remains at the same low state as when she was young.
C
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