Which of the following statements accurately describes Tiwi society?
a. Women accumulate prestige as they age and accumulate large families.
b. Women accumulate prestige only if they are skilled healers.
c. Men avoid attempts to accumulate prestige in order to avoid conflict.
d. Men use wealth strategically to accumulate prestige.
Answer: a
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