In the Vignettes, at the Beginning of Chapter 5, We

Essay

In the vignettes, at the beginning of Chapter 5, we were introduced to Deratu, who iseleven-years old. She does not attend school but helps her mother with cooking, householdchores, and takes care of her younger brothers and sisters. Like many young girls her age inher rural Ethiopian village, most of what Deratu has learned has been shaped by hermother, who has taught her practical lessons in successful daily living. At the same time,Maria, who is nearly twelve-years old, lives in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she attends publicschool, enjoys learning different languages, and solving mathematical problems. Considerthe interaction among the physical, cognitive, and sociocultural dimensions of humandevelopment and compare and contrast the lives of Deratu and Maria.