Ethnographic data from a variety of societies around the world has shown which of the following about men's and women's roles in ceramic manufacture?
A) When pottery is made by hand, it is usually made by women; when pottery is made on a wheel, it is usually made by men.
B) When pottery is made by hand, it is usually made by men; when pottery is made on a wheel, it is usually made by women.
C) When pottery is made on a wheel, men and women participate equally in the manufacturing process; women dominate the manufacturing process when pottery is made by hand.
D) When pottery is made by hand, men and women participate equally in the manufacturing process; women dominate the manufacturing process when pottery is made on a wheel.

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Ethnographic studies have often found that hand-made pottery tends to be the domain of women, while the use of the wheel, which may require different skills or social permissions, is more commonly associated with men in various cultures.

Ethnographic Data from a Variety of Societies Around the World