Which of the following statements is true of a pledged virgin?
A. She expresses regret at having sacrificed her life as a woman in society.
B. She eventually embraces marriage and motherhood.
C. She takes over a male gender when there is no man available in a family.
D. She refrains from heavy work or serving as a man in the military.
Answer: C
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