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According to Margaret Mead's research, what did she find about sex roles and personality in tribes in the Pacific?
According to Margaret Mead's research, what did she find about sex roles and personality in tribes in the Pacific?
- Similar to those found in the western world
- Unrelated to gender differences
- Biologically determined
- Contrary to those found in the western world (correct)
In some settings, what activities turn out to be women's work?
In some settings, what activities turn out to be women's work?
- Handling and house building (correct)
- Edible and inedible plants discrimination
- Long travelling and tracking animals
- Hunting and gathering
Why is hunting considered a male activity in some societies?
Why is hunting considered a male activity in some societies?
- Women find it difficult due to reproductive and nurturing function (correct)
- No different physical labor from men
- Skilled in discriminating between edible and inedible plants
- Involves long travelling
What did Freidle note about the dominance of males in these societies?
What did Freidle note about the dominance of males in these societies?
What did Margaret Mead raise doubts about?
What did Margaret Mead raise doubts about?