Answer the following questions, based on Chapters 9 and 10, in about 300 words each. Your answers should ONLY be based on the material included the textbook or the PowerPoints.
Important: Please do not rely on Wikipedia, other internet sources or ChatGPT to answer these questions. The Turnitin match for your submission should not exceed 25% (and 25% only if you have included the questions in your submission).
1. Gender roles differ greatly across cultures. However, there are certain patterns in terms of what men and women typically do in most societies. What are the different theories that seek to explain gender division of labor observed around the world? Please refer to p. 210-213 (p. 206-209 of the 15th edition) of the textbook and provide a summary of the various theories provided in the textbook. Which theory do you find to be the most convincing, and why?
2. This question is about societal attitudes toward women and has two parts:
a. Why do some societies allow women to participate in combat? (Please refer to p.217, p. 213 in the 15th ed)
b. Why are certain societies more sexually restrictive than others? (Please refer to p.227, p. 223-224 in the 15th ed)
3. The institution of marriage has multiple functions: social, economic and interpersonal. On p. 238-239 (p. 234-236 of the 15th ed), the different economic exchanges accompanying marriage around the world are described. Describe dowry, bride price and bride service. What kinds of societies have these practices (e.g. do women in these societies have low or high status? Are these societies agricultural?)
4. Historically, polygyny (a man marrying multiple women) was the most common form of marriage arrangement found worldwide. Describe the two main kinds of polygyny practiced in many cultures? What are the various reasons that likely led to such a high prevalence of polygamy? (Please refer to p. 248-251; p. 224-246 of the 15th ed)
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