The creation of the Western gender binary can be attributed to ______.

A. findings in biological research
B. histories of matriarchal traditions
C. the group-oriented nature of Western society
D. interpretations of the story of Adam and Eve
E. an attempt to distinguish Western culture from Native culture


Answer: D

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

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