The Trobriand Islanders have relatively equal access to economic resources and power, but some social groups do have unequal access to prestige. What type of society do they represent?
A) ranked
B) egalitarian
C) a class society
D) a caste society

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Ranked societies are characterized by equal access to economic resources and power but unequal access to prestige among different social groups, which describes the situation of the Trobriand Islanders.

The Trobriand Islanders Have Relatively Equal Access to Economic Resources