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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Evaluate the four theories put forth in the text explaining the cross-cultural gender division in labor. Which of these theories do you feel has the strongest position? Explain your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How is the relative contribution of work by gender related to subsistence strategies? Explain the connection between the two, and then describe what is happening with gender division of labor as societies shift to industrial and post-industrial economies
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Brief definition of strength theory, expendability theory, compatibility-with-child-care theory, and economy-of-effort theory
2. Student should support his or her position with factual examples taken from the text or classroom discussion

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Distinguish between primary and secondary subsistence activities
2. Shifts associated with intensive agriculture
3. Differences associated with wage labor


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