American anthropologist Margaret Mead spent much of her career documenting the ways in which other cultures had gender roles that differed, sometimes radically, from those of twentieth-century America. Why does this matter?

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Margaret Mead's work demonstrates that norms related to gender are culturally constructed and not universal. By documenting the variety of ways in which gender roles are organized in different societies, Mead challenged assumptions about gender that were prevalent in her own culture at the time. Therefore, the correct option is B, as it reflects the importance of acknowledging the diversity of meanings attached to masculinity and femininity across cultures.

American Anthropologist Margaret Mead Spent Much of Her Career Documenting