65). In the film viewers can see certain parts where family ties have always been of great importance, and where having a large family was always considered necessary. For example, women have often assumed a secondary role in Inuit society. When groups of men were out hunting for seal, the women were the ones who gathered firewood, butchered the animals, and maintained the igloos in the winter. It can be observed that they try to use the resources of the land and sea wisely in order to preserve them because of their living conditions. When the men returned home after a successful day of hunting an Inuit woman was required to serve her husband and any visitors before she was permitted to eat. Thus, illustrating that the values and the roles of men and women in an Inuit society helps set broad guidelines so everyday tasks are fulfilled. Additionally, due to the tough winters and the lack of people living in an Inuit community the residences had to provide their own
65). In the film viewers can see certain parts where family ties have always been of great importance, and where having a large family was always considered necessary. For example, women have often assumed a secondary role in Inuit society. When groups of men were out hunting for seal, the women were the ones who gathered firewood, butchered the animals, and maintained the igloos in the winter. It can be observed that they try to use the resources of the land and sea wisely in order to preserve them because of their living conditions. When the men returned home after a successful day of hunting an Inuit woman was required to serve her husband and any visitors before she was permitted to eat. Thus, illustrating that the values and the roles of men and women in an Inuit society helps set broad guidelines so everyday tasks are fulfilled. Additionally, due to the tough winters and the lack of people living in an Inuit community the residences had to provide their own