?Compared to boys in less developed nations, girls typically receive
a. ?less health care.
b. ?less food.
c. ?more education.
d. ?a and b only
e. ?all of the above
ANSWER:
d
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a. men make decisions and earn money while women provide for the nurturing needs of a family. b. women make decisions and earn money while men provide for the nurturing needs of a family. c. men and women share decision making, breadwinning, and nurturing tasks. d. each family member does what he or she is best at, regardless of gender or family type.
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A. multidirectionality B. plasticity C. historical context D. multiple causation
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