The strongest criticism came from anthropologist Derek Freeman.  
One dispute regarding this work was over the nature of chastity, particularly in the tradition of the taupou, a representative of the bridegroom who checked the bride's virginity.  The author admitted that its accounts of the moetotolo are biased because only girls who lived with the pastor were spoken to.  The strongest criticism came from anthropologist Derek Freeman.  His claims may be biased, as many of the women studied converted to Christianity, suggesting a repudiation of their earlier sexually promiscuous ways.  The work essentially argued that the happiness of the title island's people was due to their loose attitude towards sex.  FTP, name this work about adolescents growing up, written by Margaret Mead.
One dispute regarding this work was over the nature of chastity, particularly in the tradition of the taupou, a representative of the bridegroom who checked the bride's virginity.  
Coming of Age in Samoa