A married Trobriand woman emphasizes her

a) sexuality and beauty.
b) her housekeeping skills.
c) her fertility and role as a mother.
d) her ability as a yam farmer.


ANS: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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