This chapter's "Focus on Globalization" section discusses the strides different countries have made to close the gender gap. Which region has done the least to reduce gender stratification?
A. North America
B. Africa
C. Latin America
D. Middle East/North Africa
E. Nordic countries
Answer: D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In Japan, burakumin
A. are perceived as "pure" Japanese even though they are the offspring of interracial marriages. B. suffer from discrimination as members of a stigmatized minority group. C. enjoy the highest status of all racial groups. D. no longer face any discrimination. E. constitute a numerical majority.
Which of the following is an example patrilineal descent?
a. A man leaves all of his property to his eldest grandson. b. a woman leaves all of her property to her eldest grandson. c. A man leaves all of his property to his youngest daughter. d. A woman leaves all of her property to her youngest daughter.
Human foraging bands:
A. may join into large multiband units during certain times of the year B. are highly territorial C. are made up of males and females who do not form exclusive relationships D. contain only one mated pair