ISBN:
978-0-19-565833-0
,
0-19-564885-4
Language:
English
Pages:
XXIX, 436 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Karten
Edition:
First published, second impression
Keywords:
Indien Ländliches Gebiet
;
Witwenschaft
;
Askese
;
Witwenverbrennung
;
Hinduismus
;
Familie
;
Armut
;
Soziales Leben
;
Soziale Bedingungen
Abstract:
This text systematically examines the relationship between the ideals and the realities of widowhood in rural India. Chen shows how ideological constructions of widowhood - the ascetic, child and sati - embedded in orhodox Hindu traditions and texts are manifested in customary practices and norms. Based on rich empirical data the book provides a comprehensive view of the day-to-day realities of widows in rural India.
Description / Table of Contents:
Pt. I. Ideal Widowhood -- Ch. 1. The Ideal Hindu Woman -- Ch. 2. The Sati -- Ch. 3. The Remarried Widow -- Ch. 4. The Ascetic Widow -- Pt. II. Real Widows -- Ch. 5. Ties That Bind -- Ch. 6. Room and Board -- Ch. 7. A Share of Property -- Ch. 8. The Need to Work.
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite [396]-418
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