There are several characteristics of agrarian societies that may contribute to gender inequality. Which of the following was not identified as a characteristic?

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The cult of domesticity is actually a characteristic that contributes to the gender ideology of patriarchy, rather than a characteristic of agrarian societies that contributes to gender inequality. The other three characteristics listed - private ownership of property, male control over distribution of the surplus and the kinship system, and emphasis on producing "legitimate" heirs to inherit the surplus - all contribute to the marginalization and subordination of women in agrarian societies.

There Are Several Characteristics of Agrarian Societies That May Contribute