Evelyn, an American cross-cultural researcher, visits "Country X" to collect data for her "Cultural Variations in Beauty Norms" study

When pouring over the data, Evelyn notices that the men of "Country X" consider heavier women to be more beautiful than slimmer women. What is likely to be a feature of "Country X?"

a. Food is scarce. c. It is a matriarchal society.
b. High calorie food is abundant. d. It is a patriarchal society.


ANS: A

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