Compare and contrast the social structures of two indigenous societies.

Candidates will give an account of the similarities and differences in the social structures of two indigenous societies within the given period, referring to both societies throughout. Areas for discussion may include the wielding of power over a society, or how power was handed down from generation to generation. The existence of slavery, the role, status and rights of women, as well as customs, such as those relating to marriage, children and the elderly may also provide fruitful avenues of exploration. Some indigenous societies had a very complex social structure of class and status with many different layers while others had a very simple structure. As such, the societies chosen will influence the extent of comparison and contrast. The types of societies chosen, be they communal, individual,  permanent, nomadic, urban or rural may also have an influence on the levels of comparison and contrast.