The Barí of Venezuela recognize multiple fathers, even though biologically there can be only one actual genitor. This example shows
A. that women have a better understanding of biological processes than do men.
B. that like race and gender, kinship is culturally constructed.
C. cultures' explanations for biological processes vary because the access and quality of educational systems vary as well.
D. how, as in the United States, having more than one father is detrimental to a child's development and adjustment in society.
E. that multiple (partible) paternity is a common and beneficial biological fact.
Answer: B
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