Worldwide, being born female is dangerous to your health because ______.
A. pregnancy and childbirth are still relatively dangerous
B. more female fetuses die than male fetuses
C. suicide and homicide are more common among women than men
D. women are at a higher risk for deadly diseases than men are
A. pregnancy and childbirth are still relatively dangerous
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a. New England. b. French Canada c. Saint-Domingue d. Hispaniola e. Mexico
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a. samurai warriors could be either male or female. b. the Fujiwara family was led by a matriarchy that passed property through the female line. c. the Yi sisters of Korea led a revolt against the imposition of taxes. d. the Trung sisters of Vietnam led local farmers in resistance against invaders. e. women were allowed to join the priesthood and perform religious rituals.
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A. 10 percent B. 30 percent C. 40 percent D. 20 percent