Why do men dominate the political sphere of life across all societies?
A) Decision-making about war is the most important kind of politics, and men have the most experience with warfare.
B) Achieving a political position in most societies requires ambition, aggression, and strengthtraits that are more pronounced in men than in women.
C) Because of the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy and lactation, women are too emotional to make level-headed political decisions.
D) Political life is closely associated with spirituality, and most cultures believe women to be too unclean for such high callings.
Question 2
Which statement best explains why men generally have higher status than women in most societies?
A) Men's status is higher because they usually contribute more to primary subsistence.
B) The low status of women is linked to their physical weakness compared to men.
C) The low status of women is linked to their emotional weakness compared to men.
D) Men's status is higher because they contribute more to secondary subsistence activities.
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