Which of the following statements about the relationship between Islamic orthodoxy and life chances is most true?
a. Women experience high standards of living in Islamic countries because of the equal rights they enjoy.
b. Women in Islamic countries have low life expectancy because they are treated poorly.
c. Sociologists find that while Islamic teachings matter in determining fertility rate and child mortality, the economic conditions of a society matter more.
d. Societies with the most strict versions of Islam have lower life chances regardless of economic conditions.
C
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