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Parenthood: a cross-cultural approach

Parenthood: a cross-cultural approach. By Theresa Butler, Megan Collins, Joshua D'Alessio, Mark Divilinsky, and Megan Boucher. Purpose.

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Parenthood: a cross-cultural approach

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  1. Parenthood: a cross-cultural approach By Theresa Butler, Megan Collins, Joshua D'Alessio, Mark Divilinsky, and Megan Boucher

  2. Purpose • “Childbirth is regarded as one of the most important events in a woman's life, and it can, in turn, affect the rest of their life, both physically, and emotionally.” – Jordan B, Davis-Floyd • This is also true for men. • We hope to uncover the cultural constructs surrounding becoming a parent in various cultures.

  3. Brazilian Culture

  4. Role of the Mother • While pregnant, treated like princesses • Souvenirs given to visitors • Look forward to continuing family line (Edwards)

  5. Role of the Father • Support and companionship • Acceptance of role • Many feel of no use during child birth •  Rely more on third-party experts • Concern: education

  6. Role of the Family • Social Support • Stay nearby • Close relationships

  7. Kamba “Akumba” Culture

  8. Role of the Mother • Stays in Hut after delivery • Takes care of the child: Clean, safe, nourished • Recovery: Exempted from chores; given special diet • Short recovery time

  9. Role of the Father • Not allowed to be at birth • Provide family with food and medication

  10. Role of the Family • Grandmother: • Advise family • Attend/Assist labor • Siblings: • Help with chores • Villagers: • Cultivating land

  11. Japanese Culture

  12. Role of the Mother • Social support – Collectivistic • Holism in maternal responsibility • Transformation to motherhood: conception • Environment • Physical • Emotional/Mental • Family work – wives (North, 2009). (Sociology of Health & Illness, 2007)

  13. Role of the Father • Most time spent with child – Infancy • Father’s absence = traditional family structure • Stigma • Divided responsibility (Seto et. al., 2006) (Morrone, & Matsuyama, 2013) (Shwalb, 1994)

  14. Role of the Family • Grandparents: non interference • Proximity • Believe their status in family is eroding (Thang et. al., 2011) (Saito, & Yasuda, 2009) (Strome et. al., 1996)

  15. United Kingdom Culture

  16. Role of the Mother • Importance of health services – Mother and child • Educate and instill family values/morals • Appropriately educate on sex education

  17. Role of the Father • Financial support for mother and newborn • Present during child’s birth

  18. Role of the Family • Care and support in the home for mother and newborn • Share knowledge about how to react in emergency situations • Influence healthy development

  19. Islamic Culture Childbirth is a female issue!

  20. Role of the Mother - No divorce worries - No Alcohol, Pork or Colostrum - No Husbands Allowed (kind of) - The "40 Day Rule" - Don't forget the placenta Women are sacred, revered and protected. The solidarity of the family unit depends on it.

  21. Role of the Father - Baby Visitation Coordinator, Baby Namer - Say a prayer - read from the Qur'an - Clean the baby with water containing date seeds

  22. Role of the Family - Butcher a sheep (two for a boy, one for a girl) - Special celebration for children (sing, light candles, special dinner) - The "40 Day Rule" host

  23. Cross-cultural Analysis The Subtle Differences

  24. References • Edwards, M. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.disneybaby.com/blog/baby-customs-traditions-rituals-around-world/ • J.A. Lundell. (2007) The Akamba in British East Africa; an ethnological monograph. Retrieved from http://www.archive.org/stream/akambainbritishe00linduoft/akambainbritishe00linduoft_djvu.txt • John S. Mbiti, Jens Finke. (2003) Kamba - Religion and Beliefs. http://www.bluegecko.org/kenya/tribes/kamba/beliefs.htm • Jordan B, Davis-Floyd R: Birth in four cultures: a crosscultural investigation of childbirth in Yucatan, Holland, Sweden, and the United States. 4th edition. Prospect Heights, Ill.: Waveland Press; 1993:235.4ed,235P. Xxi • Julemont, Ghislaine. (December 2006). Men and Families: Men’s Changing Family Roles in Europe. Retrieved from: http://coface-eu.org/en/upload/07_Publications/MenandFamilies2012en.pdf

  25. References • Morrone, M., & Matsuyama, Y. (2013). The father image in Japan. In J. Pattnaik (Ed.) , Father involvement in young children’s lives: A global analysis (pp. 317-327). New York, NY US: Springer Science + Business Media. doi:10.1007/978-94-007-5155-2_18 • North, S. (2009). Negotiating what's ‘natural’: Persistent domestic gender role inequality in japan. Social Science Japan Journal, 12(1), 23-44. doi: doi: 10.1093/ssjj/jyp009 • Saito, Y., & Yasuda, T. (2009). An empirical study of the frequency of intergenerational contacts of family members in Japan. Journal Of Intergenerational Relationships, 7(1), 118-133. doi:10.1080/15350770802629180 • Seto, A., Becker, K. W., & Akutsu, M. (2006). Counseling Japanese Men on Fathering. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 84(4), 488-492. doi:10.1002/j.1556-6678.2006.tb00433.x • Shwalb, D. W. (n.d.). The father role as viewed by mothers of japanese junior college women. (1994). Annual Bulletin of Koryo Women's College, 12, 375-394. Retrieved from http://www.suu.edu/faculty/shwalb/pdf/FatherRole(1)94.pdf • Sociology of Health & Illness Vol. 29 No. 2 2007 ISSN 0141–9889, pp. 251–274 doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9566.2007.00475.x

  26. References • Strom, R., Strom, S., Collinsworth, P., & Sato, S. (1996). Educating older adults in Japan. Journal Of Instructional Psychology, 23(1), 55-67. • Thang, L., Mehta, K., Usui, T., & Tsuruwaka, M. (2011). Being a good grandparent: Roles and expectations in intergenerational relationships in Japan and Singapore. Marriage & Family Review, 47(8), 548-570. doi:10.1080/01494929.2011.619303 • Trujillo, Alfonso. (2003). The Family and Life in Europe. Retrieved from: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/family/documents/rc_pc_family_doc_20030614_family-europe- • trujillo_en.htmlWilliamson, LJ. (28, January, 2010). The Six Biggest Pregnancy Rates. Retrieved from: http:// www.babble.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/six-biggest-pregnancy-myths/

  27. References • Long, D. E. (2005). Culture and customs of Saudi Arabia. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. • Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies >> 3. Naming the Newborn | IslamicLessons.com. (n.d.).IslamicLessons.com | Islamic Lessons – Inspirational, Authentic Knowledge. Retrieved April 25, 2013, from http://islamiclessons.com/blog/islamic-rulings-for-new-born-babies-3-naming-the-newborn/ • Pulsifer, K. A. (2003). The Middle East: life in Saudi Arabia : a unique inside look at the region and the customs, antics, traditions, habits, and lifestyles of the people that live, work, and play there : a "Westerner's" perspective. S.l.: 1st Books.

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