Question

A custom adopted by Nukumanu men that has disrupted male/female relationships is

a) Homosexuality. b) Going for higher education. c) Speaking English. d) Drinking kareve. e) Gambling.

Answer 1

Option d-Drinking kareve.

Nukumanu people are Polynesian atoll living in Bougainville Province of northeastern Papua New Guinea.

In addition to formal celebrations that are officially recognised by the government these people use to perform informal musical performances & kareve-drinking gatherings. 'Kareve' is coconut toddy.,which is made from the sap of the coconut palm,collected daily, fermented & consumed usually by men during the social gatherings

Overconsumption of these toddy can affect sexual relationship as-

*Eventhough Toddy increases the desire of sex, it takes away the ability to perform."

Alcohol is one of the major cause of impotence(erectile dysfunction)

Also toddy affects women by decreasing libido, & making sex uncomfortable or painful.