Tribal societies, which are typically organized by village life or membership in descent groups, tend to be egalitarian. However, egalitarianism diminishes

A. as tribal leaders gain too much power and start to put it to use to buy favors.
B. as village size and population density increase.
C. as the village head's family grows.
D. the closer one is to the big man's wife.
E. as the overall population ages.


Answer: B

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