Gender Role Assignment in Preindustrial Societies
According to George Murdock, why did preindustrial societies typically assign the roles of warfare and childcare based on gender?
A
Men are typically physically stronger and women bear children, so the roles were based on biological differences.
B
Men are generally more intelligent than women and took on the responsibility of warfare.
C
Women held primary power in these societies and delegated the role of warriors to men.
D
Women are generally more nurturing than men, and men are incapable of rearing children.
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