Chapter 12
The chapter deals with the changes that occur in an adult male’s and female’s life. The 2 major changes observed were those that happen when people get married and when they get old. When people get married, they are not considered a household unit, but are still tied to their family households. With age, a man’s role is decreased while a woman’s increases due to her growing knowledge.
Discussion:
This is very different from our own culture although Mead does point out some similarities. It is just a unexpected how a male’s importance dwindles over time. I did expect older aged folk to be regarded as wiser and important but I did not think it would pertain only to women.
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