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Competition among co-wives in a polygynous household is reduced when all of the following occur EXCEPT:
 
  a. when sororal polygyny is practiced.
  b. when wives are allowed to participate in the choice of spouse.
  c. when they are given separate living quarters.
  d. when the husband does not get involved in the affairs of his wives.
  e. when a social hierarchy is established between the wives.

Question 2

Which statement about polygyny in Africa is FALSE?
 
  a. Polygyny is very rarely practiced today.
  b. Some traditional women support it.
  c. Men generally view polygyny more positively than women do.
  d. Opposition to polygyny today comes from younger, well-educated women.
  e. Many traditional African men today are under pressure by Christian churches to give up polygyny.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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