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Clan Leaders In Hmong Culture

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When people hear about elderly individuals most will assume that they are wise, filled with endless amounts of wisdom, and have stories to pass down. Well, if an individual is an elderly Hmong male, then this is accurate. It has been said “Within the family, the eldest man would traditionally hold the utmost power and control and would possess final say regarding all family decisions” (Tatman 2004). Also, the elder adults are typically seen as clan leaders. Clan leaders make many decisions and approve of any major decisions (Cobb 2010). The elderly within the Hmong culture are highly respected and known for their vast amounts of wisdom. Typically, when problems arise within the clan, the elder male is the one who resolves the conflict. The

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