Which of the following statements about polyandry is most likely true?
A. It is found only among fishing communities in Madagascar.
B. It is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation.
C. It is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare.
D. It is almost always sororate.
E. It is legal in the United States.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) women are still responsible for the bulk of the housework and child care B) they are paid a higher rate per hour than men C) men take on the majority of the child care and household responsibilities D) they spend more hours at work per week than men
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