Which of the following best characterizes women's participation in the division of labour among today's foragers?
A) The work of women is not as arduous as the work of men.
B) Women are unable to work hard during the last half of pregnancy.
C) Women's tasks are more suited to interruption and thus tend to be more compatible with childcare.
D) Women's temperament is more suited to the gathering plant food,which tends to make them more sociable.

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Studies of modern foraging societies have found that women tend to engage in tasks that are more compatible with childcare, such as gathering plant foods or small game, while men tend to engage in activities that require more physical exertion, such as hunting large game. Women's tasks are also often more suited to interruption, such as taking breaks to breastfeed, which allows them to attend to childcare while still contributing to the group's food supply.

Which of the Following Best Characterizes Women's Participation in the Division