Some anthropologists refer to food foragers as "the original affluent society" because _______________.
A)they manage to accumulate a lot of wealth
B)they occupy the most attractive environments with abundant food supply
C)they live in marginal areas and are very poor
D)they earn a good wage for all the hours of work they put in each week
E)they work an average of 20 hours a week for a comfortable,healthy life

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anthropologists refer to food foragers as "the original affluent society" because they work an average of 20 hours a week for a comfortable, healthy life. They do not accumulate a lot of material wealth, but they have access to abundant food sources and have ample leisure time to pursue other activities. This stands in contrast to many modern societies where people work long hours to accumulate material possessions but may not have enough time for leisure or family.

Some Anthropologists Refer to Food Foragers as "The Original Affluent