Matriliny And Modernisation

Download Matriliny And Modernisation full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Matriliny And Modernisation ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Matriliny and Modernity

Author : Maila Stivens
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 100099113X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Matriliny and Modernity by : Maila Stivens

Download or read book Matriliny and Modernity written by Maila Stivens and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matriliny and Modernity (1996) explores the situation both past and present of women living in the matrilineal society of Negeri Sembilan in a rapidly modernising Malaysia. Written from a feminist anthropological viewpoint, it considers how far both the colonial and post-colonial remakings of matrilineal cultural practices within modernity have left women with what many western feminists would call a degree of social agency if not autonomy. Maila Stivens looks critically at the appropriateness of such judgements, at the same time reflecting on the ways that western knowledge production and the continuing importance of images of exotic matriarchies in the western imagination have shaped debates about such societies. As well as appealing to those with an interest in issues of gender-and-development, Asian Studies and women’s situation in modernising societies, the book’s explanation of the past and present of relatively more egalitarian gender arrangements also contributes to wider debates about causes of sexual inequality and the possibilities for gender equality.

Matriliny and Modernisation

Author : Jill Nash
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Matriliny and Modernisation by : Jill Nash

Download or read book Matriliny and Modernisation written by Jill Nash and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Matriliny and Modernisation

Author : Jill Nash-Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (632 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Matriliny and Modernisation by : Jill Nash-Mitchell

Download or read book Matriliny and Modernisation written by Jill Nash-Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mining, Displacement, and Matriliny in Meghalaya

Author : Bitopi Dutta
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000552632
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Mining, Displacement, and Matriliny in Meghalaya by : Bitopi Dutta

Download or read book Mining, Displacement, and Matriliny in Meghalaya written by Bitopi Dutta and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies how Development-Induced Displacement (DID) radically restructures gender relations in indigenous tribal societies. Through an indepth case study of the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the few matrilineal societies of the world, it analyses how people cope with conflicts in their perception of self, family, and society brought on by the transition from traditional modes of living to increased urbanisation, and how these experiences are different for men and women. It looks at the ways in which this gendered change is experienced inter-generationally in different contexts of people’s lives, including work and leisure activities. The book also investigates people’s attitudes towards matrilineal structures and their perception of change on matriliny where mining has played a role in building their view of their matrilineal tradition. Drawing on extensive interviews with individuals directly affected by this phenomenon, the book, part of the Transition in Northeastern India series, makes a significant contribution to the study of DID. It will be useful for scholars and researchers of urbanisation, gender studies, Northeast India studies, development studies, minority studies, public policy, political studies, and sociology.

Modernity and Spirit Worship in India

Author : Miho Ishii
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000740919
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Modernity and Spirit Worship in India by : Miho Ishii

Download or read book Modernity and Spirit Worship in India written by Miho Ishii and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the entangled relations between people’s daily worship practices and their umwelt in South India. Focusing on the practices of spirit (būta) worship in the coastal area of Karnataka, it examines the relationship between people and deities. Based on extensive fieldwork, this book links important anthropological theories on personhood, perspectives, transactions, and gift-exchanges together with the Gestaltkreis theory of Viktor von Weizsäcker. First, it examines the relations between būta worship and land tenure, matriliny, and hierarchy in the society. It then explores the reflexive relationship between modern law and current practices based on conventional law, before examining new developments in būta worship with the rise of mega-industries and environmental movements. Furthermore, this book sheds light on the struggles and endeavours of the people who create and recreate their relations with the realm of sacred wildness, as well as the formations and transformations of the umwelt in perpetual social-political transition. Modernity and Spirit Worship in India will be of interest to academics in the field of anthropology, religious studies and the dynamics of religion, and South Asian Culture and Society.

The Metamorphoses of Kinship

Author : Maurice Godelier
Publisher : Verso Books
ISBN 13 : 1781683921
Total Pages : 1446 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (816 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Metamorphoses of Kinship by : Maurice Godelier

Download or read book The Metamorphoses of Kinship written by Maurice Godelier and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2012-03-03 with total page 1446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With marriage in decline, divorce on the rise, the demise of the nuclear family, and the increase in marriages and adoptions among same-sex partners, it is clear that the structures of kinship in the modern West are in a state of flux. In The Metamorphoses of Kinship, the world-renowned anthropologist Maurice Godelier contextualizes these developments, surveying the accumulated experience of humanity with regard to such phenomena as the organization of lines of descent, sexuality and sexual prohibitions. In parallel, Godelier studies the evolution of Western conjugal and familial traditions from their roots in the nineteenth century to the present. The conclusion he draws is that it is never the case that a man and a woman are sufficient on their own to raise a child, and nowhere are relations of kinship or the family the keystone of society. Godelier argues that the changes of the last thirty years do not herald the disappearance or death agony of kinship, but rather its remarkable metamorphosis-one that, ironically, is bringing us closer to the "traditional" societies studied by ethnologists.

Kastom, property and ideology

Author : Siobhan McDonnell
Publisher : ANU Press
ISBN 13 : 1760461067
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (64 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Kastom, property and ideology by : Siobhan McDonnell

Download or read book Kastom, property and ideology written by Siobhan McDonnell and published by ANU Press. This book was released on 2017-03-22 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between customary land tenure and ‘modern’ forms of landed property has been a major political issue in the ‘Spearhead’ states of Melanesia since the late colonial period, and is even more pressing today, as the region is subject to its own version of what is described in the international literature as a new ‘land rush’ or ‘land grab’ in developing countries. This volume aims to test the application of one particular theoretical framework to the Melanesian version of this phenomenon, which is the framework put forward by Derek Hall, Philip Hirsch and Tania Murray Li in their 2011 book, Powers of Exclusion: Land Dilemmas in Southeast Asia. Since that framework emerged from studies of the agrarian transition in Southeast Asia, the key question addressed in this volume is whether ‘land transformations’ in Melanesia are proceeding in a similar direction, or whether they take a somewhat different form because of the particular nature of Melanesian political economies or social institutions. The contributors to this volume all deal with this question from the point of view of their own direct engagement with different aspects of the land policy process in particular countries. Aside from discussion of the agrarian transition in Melanesia, particular attention is also paid to the growing problem of land access in urban areas and the gendered nature of landed property relations in this region.

Warrior Daughter

Author : Janet Paisley
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141916842
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Warrior Daughter by : Janet Paisley

Download or read book Warrior Daughter written by Janet Paisley and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-06-04 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by first century AD warrior women, Janet Paisley's Warrior Daughter is a gripping adventure about one young woman's struggle to survive in the harsh Celtic wilderness. 2,000 years ago on the Isle of Skye, a warrior is born. Daughter of an Iron Age warrior queen, Skaaha is wild, headstrong and revered. But she is also a child, and when a chariot race leaves the queen dead and her menacing rival Mara in her place, Skaaha's charmed life lies in ruins. Vulnerable, her future imperilled, Skaaha seeks to forge a life beyond the new queen's reach. But with rumour, fear and danger sweeping the island, she cannot remain unmoved. Broken by brutal misfortune, alone in a world of mistrust, Skaaha must unearth the courage to confront her enemies in defence of her people. Illuminated by the great Celtic fire festivals, Warrior Daughter is inspired by the historical Scathach, a fierce warrior woman of the first century AD and forerunner to the equally ferocious Boudicca. Praise for Janet Paisley's White Rose Rebel: 'Heather igniting historical adventure' Sunday Times 'A powerful historical page-turner with a beautiful, feisty heroine' Scotsman Janet Paisley is the author of five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Accolades include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), the Peggy Ramsay Memorial Award (Refuge, a play) and a BAFTA nomination (Long Haul, a short film). Her first novel, White Rose Rebel, is available from Penguin.

The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area

Author : Bill Palmer
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110567261
Total Pages : 1142 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area by : Bill Palmer

Download or read book The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area written by Bill Palmer and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-12-04 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area: A Comprehensive Guide is part of the multi-volume reference work on the languages and linguistics of all major regions of the world. The island of New Guinea and its offshore islands is arguably the most diverse and least documented linguistic hotspot in the world - home to over 1300 languages, almost one fifth of all living languages, in more than 40 separate families, along with numerous isolates. Traditionally one of the least understood linguistic regions, ongoing research allows for the first time a comprehensive guide. Given the vastness of the region and limited previous overviews, this volume focuses on an account of the families and major languages of each area within the region, including brief grammatical descriptions of many of the languages. The volume also includes a typological overview of Papuan languages, and a chapter on Austronesian-Papuan contact. It will make accessible current knowledge on this complex region, and will be the standard reference on the region. It is aimed at typologists, endangered language specialists, graduate and advanced undergraduate students, and all those interested in linguistic diversity and understanding this least known linguistic region.

Women in Asia

Author : Mina Roces
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000248356
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (2 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Women in Asia by : Mina Roces

Download or read book Women in Asia written by Mina Roces and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-25 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in Asia: Tradition, Modernity and Globalisation surveys the transformation in the status of women since 1970 in a diverse range of nations: Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Burma. Within these 13 national case studies the book presents new arguments about being women, being Asian and being modern in contemporary Asia. Recent social changes in women's place in society are untangled in recognition that not all change is 'progress' and that not all 'modernity' enhances women's status. The authors suggest that the improvements in women's status within the Asian region vary dramatically according to the manner in which women interact with the particular economic and ideological forces in each nation. Each contributor has focussed on a particular country in their area of expertise. They present innovative arguments relating to the problem of 'being women' in Asia during a period of dramatic social and political changes. Each national case study explores key social and economic markers of women's status such as employment rates, wage differentials, literacy rates and participation in politics or business. The effects of population control programs, legislation on domestic violence and female infanticide, and women's role in the family and the workforce are also discussed. The book poses questions as to how women have negotiated these shifts and in the process created a 'modern' Asian woman. Specialists from a variety of disciplines including history, anthropology, sociology, demography, gender studies and psychology grapple with the complexities and ambivalences presented by the multiple faces of the modern Asian woman. Complete with a list of recommended readings and a web-site with links to electronic resources, the book will be of particular interest to undergraduate students of Asian studies and women's studies as well as scholars and postgraduate students interested in comparative women's studies.

Women, State, and Ideology

Author : Haleh Afshar
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791494330
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (914 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Women, State, and Ideology by : Haleh Afshar

Download or read book Women, State, and Ideology written by Haleh Afshar and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 1987-06-30 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women, State, and Ideology examines the underlying ideologies that make female subordination a universal experience. It analyzes government policies directed at women in African and Asian countries. It argues, too, that ideologies which oppress women are removed only by prolonged struggle—and then only after fundamental political and social changes have been made. The authors evaluate different policies aimed at women in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Iran, Malaysia, China, India, Israel, and Vietnam. Despite different political, social, and economic conditions, there exists a general assumption that women should be responsible for domestic duties. Drawing on new research, the authors indicate that these different national contexts require separate emphases and tactics. One common factor is clear, however—that despite many setbacks, a growing consciousness exists among women, as well as increased opposition to oppressive measures.

New Guinea Research Bulletin

Author : Australian National University
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis New Guinea Research Bulletin by : Australian National University

Download or read book New Guinea Research Bulletin written by Australian National University and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Gender and Power in Affluent Asia

Author : Krishna Sen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113471095X
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Gender and Power in Affluent Asia by : Krishna Sen

Download or read book Gender and Power in Affluent Asia written by Krishna Sen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gender and Power in Affluent Asia is the first major study to analyse the relatioships between gender and power that have accompanied the rise of Asian affluence.

New Guinea Research Unit Bulletin

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis New Guinea Research Unit Bulletin by :

Download or read book New Guinea Research Unit Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Gender, Kinship and Power

Author : Mary Jo Maynes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317721942
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Gender, Kinship and Power by : Mary Jo Maynes

Download or read book Gender, Kinship and Power written by Mary Jo Maynes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through twenty engaging essays exploring cultures ranging from ancient Judaic civilization to contemporary Brazil, Gender, Kinship and Power places important contemporary issues related to kinship--such as parental responsibility and female-headed households--in their proper comparative and historical framework.

Asian Muslim Women

Author : Huma Ahmed-Ghosh
Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 1438457758
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Asian Muslim Women by : Huma Ahmed-Ghosh

Download or read book Asian Muslim Women written by Huma Ahmed-Ghosh and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2015-09-11 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents multifaceted aspects of Asian Muslim womens lives and agencies. This book resists the homogenization of Muslim women by detailing the diversity in their lives and by challenging the dominant paradigm of Arabized Islam as the sole interpreter of the faith. Though much has been written on the Middle East, there is a huge gap in research on Asia, which has two-thirds of the worlds Muslim population. These essays reveal that the lives of Muslim women are impacted not only by Islam but also by local politics, class, religion, and ethnicity. Through ethnographic research and other methodologies, the contributors describe how economic globalization, construction of sexualities, and diasporic expectations shape womens lives. The book focuses on womens negotiations and resistances to global, national, and local patriarchies in an attempt to empower themselves. This books greatest strength is the diversity of its scope, both geographically and thematically, without reducing Muslim women to particular roles and/or identities. Bahar Davary, author of Women and the Quran: A Study in Islamic Hermeneutics

Working and Mothering in Asia

Author : Theresa W. Devasahayam
Publisher : NUS Press
ISBN 13 : 9789971693480
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (934 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Working and Mothering in Asia by : Theresa W. Devasahayam

Download or read book Working and Mothering in Asia written by Theresa W. Devasahayam and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Large numbers of women in Asia engage in paid work, in many cases outside the home. Some of them simply need to support their families. Others, particularly educated women, hope to develop rewarding careers. Many of these women also continue to shoulder the home and family responsibilities that social and cultural norms define as their primary concern. In an effort to balance the conflicting demands of these roles, women in various Asian societies are negotiating, contesting and reconfiguring motherhood." -- Back cover.