In the Sudan, when a woman yells at and insults her husband, and says all sorts of "crazy" things, the acceptable response for the husband is to

A) divorce her.
B) have her committed to a mental institution.
C) scold and punish her.
D) lavish her with gifts and pretty much give her whatever she wants.

In the Sudan, when a woman yells at and insults her husband and says all sorts of "crazy" things, the acceptable response for the husband is to lavish her with gifts and pretty much give her whatever she wants. This is because it is believed that the woman is possessed by spirits and the gifts appease the spirits and get them to leave her. Punishing or committing her to a mental institution is not the culturally accepted response. Divorcing her might also not be an option, as divorce is not widely accepted in some Sudanese communities, and it could result in social exclusion and shame for the husband and his family.