Amish Depth Study Flashcards
1
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What is the role of family?
A
Chores and family matters divided by gender
2
Q
Roles and status of men
A
Fathers serve as the spiritual head of the family, and are in charge of religious matters.
3
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Roles and status of women
A
Mothers are in charge of caring for her family and house, to nurture the spiritual life of their children.
4
Q
How do they deal with conflict
A
Due to their beliefs in Christ, warfare and any violence is prohibited, so they abandon their farms and move.
5
Q
Examples of cooperation
A
The men in the community team up to build or take apart large barns/homes.
6
Q
What is Rumspringa?
A
A rite of passage where adolescents at 16 go out into the world to determine whether they will stay in the Amish community or not.
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