Compares treatment of Balinese and Iatmul (New Guinea) babies with American practices. The different methods of bathing children is seen in three contrasting cultures. "New Guinea". A native mother is seen washing her own and a neighbour's children in a river. "U.S.A.". "The 1930's". In a small bathroom, the mother first carefully wipes the child's face with a flannel, before putting him into the bath-tub. "U.S.A.". the 1940's: Similar setting, similar routine, but mother is less protective, child more independent and interested in outside objects. "Bali": In a mountain village, a mother bathes her child in a small tub on a raised platform.
Genre: Documentary
Stars:
Crew: Gregory Bateson (Director), Margaret Mead (Director)
Country: Indonesia, United States of America
Language: English
Studio:
Runtime: 10 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jun 01, 1954
IMDb: 10
Keywords:woman director
