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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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How did the 'Owe' (working bee) group farming method differ from 'Aro'?
Options
A Owe involved monetary payment, while Aro did not.
B Owe was practiced among age-mates, while Aro was among relatives/in-laws.
C Owe involved helping a needy member without rotational reciprocation, unlike Aro.
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D Owe required the beneficiary to feed the benefactors, while Aro did not.
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: 'Owe (working bee) is the last of the group farming methods. This is practiced among relatives and in-laws. The object is to come together to help a needy member. There was no rotational labour exchange. It was simply giving a helping hand. The beneficiary is not bound to reciprocate. He demonstrates his appreciation by feeding his benefactors after the day’s work.' In contrast, Aro was rotational and among age-mates.

Hint

Consider the nature of reciprocation and the relationship between participants in each system.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 560 of 1270
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