Dr.Agnew remarks that cross-culturally,rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because males have higher status than do females in most cultures.Dr.Blaine counters by suggesting that rites of passage may be more common for young males than for young females because unlike females,males do not experience the onset of menstruation,a well-defined event marking the end of childhood.How might you characterize the views of the two professors on the nature vs.nurture issue?
A) Both take a "nature" position.
B) Both take a "nurture" position.
C) Dr.Agnew takes a "nature" position;Dr.Blaine,a "nurture" position.
D) Dr.Agnew takes a "nurture" position;Dr.Blaine,a "nature" position.

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Dr. Agnew's view is based on cultural status differences, which is a "nurture" perspective, while Dr. Blaine's view is based on biological events like menstruation, which is a "nature" perspective.

DrAgnew Remarks That Cross-Culturally,rites of Passage May Be More Common