Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is NOT true in regard to the practice of purdah in South Asia?
A) common in places where Islam is the main religion
B) typically perceived as a mark of poverty
C) not observed by aboriginal groups and low-caste Hindus
D) discourages participation of women in public life
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