What is the term used to describe cultures in which women make decisions about health care and provide the care and discipline to the children?
a. Biologic
b. Matriarchal
c. Cultural
d. Patriarchal
ANS: B
In a matriarchal society, women make the decisions about health care. In patriarchal society, the men make decisions about health care. There is no such thing as biologic or cultural cultures.
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