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NClaborn

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Describe some of the key features of the horticultural mode of livelihood.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List some of the characteristics of the division of labor in agricultural societies.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Horticulture involves using simple hand tools to plant crops.
2. It uses a five-stage process and rotates plots to maintain the fertility of the soil.
3. Property relations are slightly more formal than foraging societies, but less so than other modes of livelihood.
4. The division of labor between men and women varies between cultures, but women often have a significant role because a great deal of labor is needed for the process.
5. Surplus crops create the possibility of trade.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. The division of labor between genders is usually marked.
2. Men typically work in the fields.
3. Women typically work near the home and are primarily responsible for child-rearing.
4. The division results in men being more involved in the public domain.



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