Evaluate the four theories put forth in the text explaining the cross-cultural gender division in labor. Which of these theories do you feel has the strongest position? Explain your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Brief definition of strength theory, expendability theory, compatibility-with-child-care theory, and economy-of-effort theory
2. Student should support his or her position with factual examples taken from the text or classroom discussion
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Why do anthropologists question results given by cross-cultural psychologists that indicate psychological development is delayed in many non-Western societies?
A) Cross-cultural psychology is basically flawed in its ability to measure differences. B) Concepts such as conservation and formal operational thinking are not known in other cultures. C) Cross-cultural psychology is a new, and therefore untested, field. D) The tests used are developed in the West using testing materials often unfamiliar to other cultures.
The presence of patrilocal residence pattern can often be predicted in societies that __________.
A) rely on women to contribute the largest portion of food to the diet B) live in countries with commercial or money exchange systems C) practice hunting and gathering D) frequently fight with neighboring groups, so the sons are needed close to ho
Most workers for multinational corporations in Malaysia are not union members because __________
a. unions are illegal b. unions rarely are able to improve working and wage conditions for workers c. unions accept only males, but most workers are female d. three years of steady employment are required for union membership but most workers are hired on six-month contracts
Because Upper Paleolithic people were more sedentary than archaic humans, they likely lived longer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false