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What was the purpose of the secret ceremonies in the men's house of the New Guinea tribe described by Gilbert Herdt?
What was the purpose of the secret ceremonies in the men's house of the New Guinea tribe described by Gilbert Herdt?
- To ensure that male children mature into adults capable of reproduction (correct)
- To prevent female children from maturing into adults capable of reproduction
- To celebrate the transition of young boys into manhood
- To promote sexual enjoyment among young boys and older men
What was the key procreative moment for Sambia men?
What was the key procreative moment for Sambia men?
- The transmission of semen into the womb through vaginal penetration
- The birth of a child
- The transmission of semen from an older generation of males to immature youths through fellatio (correct)
- The feeding of semen to their wives through fellatio
What was the purpose of feeding semen to their wives through the same method?
What was the purpose of feeding semen to their wives through the same method?
- To enable conception and birth (correct)
- To ensure that female children mature into adults capable of reproduction
- To promote sexual enjoyment among women
- To prevent male children from maturing into adults capable of reproduction
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Sambia Tribe of New Guinea
- The secret ceremonies in the men's house, described by Gilbert Herdt, aimed to initiate young boys into manhood through a series of rituals.
Coming of Age
- The key procreative moment for Sambia men occurred when they ingested semen during these rituals, which was believed to impart masculinity and virility.
Procreation and Fertility
- The purpose of feeding semen to their wives, through fellatio, was to promote fertility and ensure the conception of male children, as the Sambians believed that semen possessed life-giving properties.
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