Conversation so far:
What was the controversy?
Freeman argued that Mead had misunderstood Samoan culture when she argued that Samoan culture did not place many restrictions on youths' sexual explorations.
How was it taken?
Freeman's critique was met with a considerable backlash and harsh criticism from the anthropology community.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Mead's reputation and significance as an anthropologist have not been diminished by Freeman's criticisms.
How did the public react to the scandal?
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How did it affect him?
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Question: Anything else note worthy ?
Self-contained rewrite: Besides the public backlash against Freeman, is there anything else note worthy about Margaret Mead controversy?