An example of the importance of both male and female labor in foraging societies is shown by the Alaskan example of __________

a. families that were headed by males or females depending on the personalities of the members
b. families making decision by democratic voting
c. families adopting children to balance gender composition
d. the practice of both male and female infanticide


Answer: c

Anthropology & Archaeology

You might also like to view...

About the Cultural & Social Anthropology category

Explore Cultural & Social Anthropology homework help here

Anthropology & Archaeology

What happens to customs of sharing when money is introduced into a society?

A) People tend to be less inclined to share after money is introduced. B) Money makes it easier for people to share with others. C) Traditional patterns of sharing remain the same after money is introduced. D) People stop traditional patterns of sharing entirely.

Anthropology & Archaeology

What form of reciprocity is the most common among !Kung San, Mbuti, and Inuit groups?

A. balanced reciprocity B. generalized reciprocity C. negative reciprocity D. unbalanced reciprocity

Anthropology & Archaeology

Identify a characteristic of Ardipithecus ramidus.

A. a backward-placed foramen magnum B. thin molar enamel C. grasping toe D. large and prominent canine teeth

Anthropology & Archaeology