Question

question 8
2 points
in the trobriand islands, which of the following best represents the relationship between people and their yams?

a. women own the yams, and men share what they grow with women.

b. a large yam pile in a mans house demonstrates he is well - liked and maintains his relationships in the community.

c. yams are believed to be living beings with minds of their own who may wander away at night if they are not magically charmed into place.

d. all of the answer choices are correct.
clear selection

Explanation:

In Trobriand Island culture, women hold ownership of yams, while men grow and share their harvest with women. A large yam stock in a man's residence signals his positive community standing and strong social ties. Additionally, the Trobriand people have a cultural belief that yams are living entities with their own agency, requiring magical charms to prevent them from wandering off at night. All the provided statements accurately describe aspects of the people-yam relationship there.

Answer:

d. All of the answer choices are correct.