Many anthropologists agreed that women's lower status in society was caused by the private/public dichotomy. Ernestine Friedl disagreed. What were her arguments against this position?

What will be an ideal response?


She argued that women's lowered status was a factor of economics. She noted that in societies where women's status was higher, they had equal access to control of distribution and exchange of goods and services.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Leveling mechanisms emphasize and underscore what ultimate goal?

a. collective well-being b. individual political status c. family social prominence d. group military power

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_______ focuses on the study of skeletal remains from archaeological sites

a. osteology b. bioarchaeology c. paleopathology d. forensic anthropology e. primate paleontology

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The Yanomami of Venezuela and Brazil have descent groups, which span more than one village and are

A. typically led by a female leader. B. without gender stratification. C. matrilineal and primarily dependent on foraging. D. patrilineal and exogamous in nature. E. purely horticultural.

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