« previous next »

Author Question: Lakshmi lives in a rural part of India. She fed her second baby daughter poisonous oleander instead ... (Read 86 times)

2125004343

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 566
on: Jul 2, 2018
Lakshmi lives in a rural part of India. She fed her second baby daughter poisonous oleander instead of milk, until the baby died. The practice of female infanticide in countries like India and China is still prevalent because
 
  a. the Indian government only allows one child per family.
  b. she wanted to inherit the baby's fortune.
  c. there is a strong pro-male bias in many poor countries.
  d. of untreated postpartum depression.

Question 2

A society's unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women is called
 
  a. patriarchy.
  b. matriarchy.
  c. gender stratification.
  d. sexual orientation.


kkenney

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 352
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

(Answer: c)

Answer to Question 2

(Answer: c)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Measures of ocean chlorophyll-a concentrations from part of Atlantic Canada in (a) January 2006, and Measures of ocean chlorophyll-a concentrations from part of Atlantic Canada in (a) January 2006, and
Baby alligators Baby alligators
Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) in Hyderabad, India Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) in Hyderabad, India
A closer look at glycolysis. PART B A closer look at glycolysis. PART B
Baby penguin Baby penguin
Fishing for a Healthy Baby Fishing for a Healthy Baby
Video: Bone elongation - processes at the epiphyseal plate

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library