Global Icons: Margaret Mead

The transcript tells the story of a girl from Philadelphia who learns about human differences by observing her family and traveling the world. She becomes fascinated by cultural differences and questions societal beliefs about human nature. Her experiences lead her to realize that culture, not universal human nature, governs behavior. This understanding inspires her to advocate for societal change towards equality. The transcript highlights Margaret Mead's contributions to anthropology and her fight against racism and gender stereotyping, earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

In what ways did the girl learn from observing the lives of others?

What message did the girl take back to America regarding society and culture?