Book

Full respect: Kpelle children in adaptation

Human Relations Area Files, Inc.New Haven, Conn. • Published In 1977 • Pages: 9, 225 l.

By: Erchak, Gerald Michael.

Abstract
This is '…a study of certain aspects of child behavior, socialization, and enculturation among the Kpelle…' (p. 1) which focusses on how traditional Kpelle socialization is related to the poor performance of Kpelle children in Western-style schools. Most of the data presented is on child behavior. The author concludes '…that the early learning environment is constrained by, and adapted to, ecology and economy…' (p. 195).
Subjects
Techniques of socialization
Polygamy
Family relationships
Child care
Childhood activities
Development and maturation
Aggression training
Independence training
Transmission of cultural norms
Transmission of skills
Transmission of beliefs
Education system
culture
Kpelle
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1985
Field Date
1970-1971
Coverage Date
1920-1977
Coverage Place
Liberia
Notes
Gerald Michael Erchak
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-225)
LCCN
78302386
LCSH
Children, Kpelle/Socialization--Case studies/Kpelle (African people)--Education/Education--Liberia