Children of the new Africa

Children of the new Africa

Contributor(s):
Family Planning Association of Rhodesia, presenter, issuing body.
Eagle Film Productions Salisbury, production company.
Media/Materials Clearinghouse (Johns Hopkins University), donor.
Publication:
Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia : Family Planning Association of Rhodesia, 1967
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Family Planning Services
Family Characteristics
Pregnancy, Unplanned
Parent-Child Relations
Educational Status
Zimbabwe
Abstract:
Follows the life paths of two girls, Mary and Janet, living in a township in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Janet is from a large family, her home is crowded and uncomfortable, and her mother is not able to give each child individual attention. There isn't enough food to go around. The parents argue over the situation. Janet tries to focus on her schoolwork while also looking after the smaller children. Mary comes from a family with just three children. The parents are shown as able to take a deeper interest in the schooling, health, and prospects of each child because they planned their family and limited the number of offspring. There is plenty of healthful food for each member of the family and the household is calm and well-managed. Mary completes her schooling and makes plans for college. Janet plans only to marry her boyfriend in order to escape her home. Janet becomes pregnant before getting married, and her boyfriend breaks off the relationship. Compared to Mary, she has few prospects for a successful life.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
012 min.
Color:
Black and white
Provenance:
Gift; Media/Materials Clearinghouse, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs; 20011203; Acc# 2002-14.
Technique:
Live action
NLM Unique ID:
9918300880906676 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1293829590
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918300880906676