Child Socialization among Native Americans: The Lakota (Sioux) in Cultural Context
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Beatrice Medicine
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 1, no. 2, Autumn, 1985, pp. 23-28
Description
Explains the learning of sex roles, for men the way of bravery, fortitude, generosity and wisdom and for women the goals of industry, hospitality, kindness and chastity. Discusses naming ceremonies, the mysterious and unexplainable wakan ki, and other aspects of culture.