ISBN:
9780520340565
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0520340566
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (x, 326 pages)
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illustrations
Edition:
Reprinted 2019
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Keywords:
Menstruation Cross-cultural studies
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Menstruation Folklore
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Menstruation Social aspects
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Cross-cultural studies
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Social ecology
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Folklore
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Menstruation psychology
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Cross-Cultural Comparison
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Social Environment
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Folklore
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Menstruation - Folklore
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Menstruation - Aspect social
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Études transculturelles
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Écologie sociale
;
Folklore
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human ecology
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NON-CLASSIFIABLE
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Social ecology
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Folklore
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Cross-cultural studies
;
Menstruation
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Menstruation - Social aspects
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General
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folk tales
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Folk tales
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Cross-cultural studies
;
Folklore
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Folk tales
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Contes
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folklore (culture-related concept)
Abstract:
Examining cultures as diverse as long-house dwellers in North Borneo, African farmers, Welsh housewives, and postindustrial American workers, this volume dramatically redefines the anthropological study of menstrual customs. It challenges the widespread image of a universal ";menstrual taboo"; as well as the common assumption of universal female subordination which underlies it. Contributing important new material and perspectives to our understanding of comparative gender politics and symbolism, it is of particular importance to those interested in anthropology, women's studies, religion, and comparative health systems
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-314) and index
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A critical appraisal of theories of menstrual symbolism /
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Menstrual images, meanings, and values
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Menstrual cosmology among the Beng of Ivory Coast /
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Mortal flow: menstruation in Turkish village society /
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Menstruation among the Rungus of Borneo: an unmarked category /
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The sociology of menstrual meanings
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Menstrual politics: women and pigs in rural Portugal /
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Menstrual symbolism in South Wales /
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Premenstrual syndrome: discipline, work, and anger in late industrial societies /
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Exploratory directions: menses, culture, and time
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Menstruation and the power of Yurok women /
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Heavenly bodies: menses, moon, and rituals of license among the Temne of Sierra Leone /
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Menstrual synchrony and the Australian rainbow snake /
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