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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) method of group farming differ from 'Aro' in pre-colonial Yoruba societies?
Options
A Owe involved rotational labour exchange, while Aro did not.
B Owe was practiced among relatives and in-laws to help a needy member, without rotational exchange.
Correct Answer
C Owe participants were younger and worked on their fathers' farms, unlike Aro.
D Owe required monetary payment for participants, while Aro was based on feeding.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document 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."

Hint

Pay close attention to the details describing each group farming method, especially the nature of reciprocity.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 576 of 1270
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