When a society shifts from having an approximately equal ratio of marriageable men and women to having a high sex ratio (more eligible men than women),family roles will likely become _____ traditional and sexual standards _____ permissive.

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When there are more eligible men than women, competition among men for partners increases. This often leads to a reinforcement of traditional family roles and less permissive sexual standards as men try to appeal to potential partners by adhering to traditional norms and values.

When a Society Shifts from Having an Approximately Equal Ratio