Asked by Nanuka Gomareli on Jun 22, 2024

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All of the following are considered assets in a woman-woman marriage among the Nandi except:​

A) A barren woman is able to divorce her first husband.
B) ​A barren woman obtains sons for inheritance.
C) ​Each woman obtains a higher status than would be otherwise.
D) ​The female husband is less harsh and demanding.

Woman-woman Marriage

A cultural practice in some societies where a woman takes on the social role of a husband to another woman for various purposes, including lineage continuation.

Female Husband

A person who assumes the social role of a husband in a marriage, regardless of their gender, in certain cultural contexts.

  • Survey the differences across a range of marriage ceremonies and the composition of home units.
  • Recognize the roles of women in both social and economic spheres within polygynous communities.
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Emberlynne WarnerJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In Nandi culture, a woman's ability to bear children is highly valued and the inability to do so may be seen as a reason for divorce. However, this does not mean that a barren woman is able to divorce her first husband as described in option A.