Asked by Farhad Stanakzai on Jul 25, 2024

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Of the cultures described in your textbook,in which one do "fathers provide more direct infant contact than fathers in any other known society"?

A) Aka pygmies
B) Huhot of Inner Mongolia
C) Cameroon, West Africa
D) China, which has a one-child policy

Aka Pygmies

An ethnic group of central Africa, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle in rainforests, and significant cultural practices and social structures.

Direct Infant Contact

Physical interaction between a caregiver and an infant, important for bonding, emotional, and neurological development.

Cultures

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that are passed from generation to generation.

  • Explain the contribution of fathers to childcare and how they affect the growth of children and the establishment of gender roles.
  • Examine the role of cultural background in shaping father-infant relationships and its consequences for childhood development.
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Nguy?n Qu?ngJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
According to the textbook, fathers among the Aka pygmies provide more direct infant contact than fathers in any other known society, including mothers. This involves holding, playing, and comforting infants, as well as providing food and protection.