Sociologists who study gender in rural areas have noticed that, while everyone in a family has to work on the farm, there is only one person, usually a male, called the "farmer"-the position with the most prestige. This means that rural areas are:

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The fact that only one person, typically male, is given the title of "farmer" and has the most prestige indicates that rural areas are patriarchal, with men holding more power and respect than women.

Sociologists Who Study Gender in Rural Areas Have Noticed That