Describe gender roles in a typically polygynous society

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A typical polygynous society is one that supports itself through cultivation in which women do the bulk of the work and children are highly valued. Often, women have strong bargaining positions in a polygynous household and some degree of independence.

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A. gene equilibrium B. genetic load C. gene pool D. allele sum

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The hallmark today of long-lasting wars in regions that are strategically important or are rich in natural resources is:

a. foreign military intervention b. development of cultural pluralism c. increasing internalized sanctions d. rapidly expanding genocide

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According to Robert Carneiro’s theory of state formation, __________ was the critical factor in the formation of early states

a. the need for a military b. massive social organization for irrigation works c. environmental circumscription d. the emergence of religious priesthoods

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About 5,000 years ago, which of the following began occurring?

a. Cargo cults b. Revolutions c. Religion d. Diffusion e. Modernization

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