Which of the following items handcrafted in Africa would most likely be made by a woman? A: a reed basket?
B: a musical instrument?
C: a stone carving?
D: a wooden mask?

C.

Explanation:

In older civilizations, works regarded as larger and requiring more strength and reasoning were reserved for men. In contrast, jobs considered smaller and requiring less intellectual effort were considered feminine jobs. Stone carving was a work that required strength, intelligence and talent. Although women were perfectly capable of making a stone sculpture, this work was reserved for men, since they believed that only men would have the strength and intellectual balance for this activity.

the hollywood film industry of 1950 was threatened on several different fronts. television broadcasting was rapidly becoming the dominant entertainment medium in the united states. the paramount anti-trust consent decree requiring separate ownership for production companies and theater chains had gone into effect on 1 january 1950. large numbers of young men and women were marrying, having children, and moving to the suburbs, which affected the viability of downtown first-run movie theaters. foreign revenues were endangered by protectionist tactics including quota systems, high taxes, and blocked funds. finally, the morality and patriotism of hollywood films and filmmakers were under attack from government, religious, and citizens' groups.

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