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The Gilbert Herdt Controversy

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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?

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?

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?

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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How much do you know about Gilbert Herdt's controversial claims about native theories of sex and reproduction in New Guinea? Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn more about the sensational discovery that caused a stir in the academic world. Keywords: Gilbert Herdt, Melanesianist, New Guinea, native theories, sex, reproduction, homosexual rites.