Which statement about bridewealth is false?
a. It tends to destabilize marriage.
b. It symbolizes the union of two kin groups.
c. It represents compensation to the wife’s family.
d. It legalizes marriages and legitimizes children.
e. Bridewealth payments vary among cultures.
ANS: A
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