In doing some field research in a remote tropical area, an anthropologist discovers a tribe where taking care of children is considered the most noble task in the village. As a result, the women in this village are considered the most important individuals and are elected as leaders. The status of these women based on the value of their duties in the village is an example of the _____ theory of gender identity.

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The social role theory suggests that gender differences arise from the roles that individuals occupy in society. In this case, the women's roles in child-rearing and leadership elevate their status, aligning with this theory.

In Doing Some Field Research in a Remote Tropical Area