Why Do Men Rule the World? with Dr. Alice Evans
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Rihi Price in Africa
With emergence of marcetization and cash trops, suddenly these wealthy men could become even wealthy by procuring more wives. Parents would issue more control over their daughters so they can, they can control the product. If you've got a son, to insure that he can marry, you need the money to pay the bride price. Rihi price in africa gets you the control over the children,. So there's a heightened incentive to control her marriage. Don't just let her, you know, travel freely to anyone. You want your daughter to marry the best possible suitor, so you get the best possible prize, and you can also help out your sons.
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