This is the study of a small group of Tibetan Buddhists called the Nyishangba who have maintained an egalitarian culture, where women own land and have equal rights, including in social and religious institutions, and where the usual subordination of women does not appear to occur.
Faster Shipping
Get this product faster from our US warehouse
Spirited Women Summary
Spirited Women: Gender, Religion, and Cultural Identity in the Nepal Himalaya by Joanne Watkins
Unfortunately we do not have a summary for this item at the moment
Spirited Women Reviews
Drawing threads of individual oral histories together with detailed ethnographic inquiry, Watkins weaves a colorful background to her analysis of gender relations among the Nyeshangte of the Nepal Himalaya... The author traces through the history of the Nyeshangte people, their traditional trading practices and the historical and modern factors which have transformed their way of life. Royal Society for Asian Affairs
Additional information
CIN0231102151G
9780231102155
0231102151
Spirited Women: Gender, Religion, and Cultural Identity in the Nepal Himalaya by Joanne Watkins
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us