A warrior in Papua New Guinea who has a nose ornament can readily understand piercing-for-beauty in the Western world

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F

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a. number of spouses and type of economic system. b. polygyny vs. polyandry. c. property right and inheritance forms. d. presence of children and size of household.

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?For elite women in the era right before modernization, what was the prerequisite for a proper marriage?

a. ?Tattooing b. ?Elaborate bridewealth c. ?Elongated necks d. ?Bound feet

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In the United States, attitudes regarding the role of women in the workplace have varied according to economic needs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In contemporary societies, state governments organize networks of redistribution by __________

a. collecting taxes b. organizing potlatches c. accepting donations d. trade

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