Berdache is a European term used to refer to biological males in Native American societies who __________

A. asserted their personal power through public displays of heterosexual prowess
B. chose to abstain from sex so they could focus on spiritual growth
C. wore female clothing and may have engaged in homosexual relationships
D. participated in homosexual activity only when they were preparing for war


Answer: C

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