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Author : Barbara Alice Mann
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Indian women
ISBN : 0275985628
Gives voice to Native American women in this examination of Native American lifeways--including such quotidian matters as food, clothing and powwows--as well as Native ways of knowing and structuring society.
Author : Leigh Minturn
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0195080351
Sita's Daughters vividly recounts the dramatic changes in role and status experienced by Rajput caste women in the Indian village Khalapur between 1955 and 1975. In the 20 years between her now-classic original field study and her follow-up with the same families, Leigh Minturn witnessed a significant decline in the women's observance of a complex system of customs collectively called purdah, which includes the wearing of veils, silence in the presence of senior men and women, the adoption of subservient postures when speaking to men, and the separation of husbands and wives. Her interviews with mothers- and daughters-in-law reveal how changes in purdah customs and religious traditions have allowed them increased access to education and health facilities, control of finances, and autonomy inside and mobility outside of their husbands' households. This work is unprecedented in its depth, scope, and exposition of the intimate details of the lives of Indian women. Minturn's return to her original subjects allowed her to observe firsthand the changes that had transpired during the interim, resulting in the only Indian village field study to span two generations. Having won the trust and confidence of her subjects, the author poignantly conveys their individuality, along with their stories of heroism, loyalty, infidelity, rape, incest, theft, and even murder. With even-handedness and detailed scholarship, Minturn makes use of methods such as systematic sampling and structured interviewing that are effective in capturing the richness of Indian village life, though they are uncommon in anthropological studies. The wide range of issues addressed here will be of interest to students and researchers in women's studies, South Asian studies, anthropology, and cross-cultural psychology, as well as to interested laypersons.
Author : Linda Blackmoor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798988230908
Author : E. A. Lewis,C. M. Lewis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : American drama
ISBN : UIUC:30112041578474
Author : Carolyn Niethammer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1439129231
She was both guardian of the hearth and, on occasion, ruler and warrior, leading men into battle, managing the affairs of her people, sporting war paint as well as necklaces and earrings. She built houses and ground corn, wove blankets and painted pottery, played field hockey and rode racehorses. Frequently she enjoyed an open and joyous sexuality before marriage; if her marriage didn't work out she could divorce her husband by the mere act of returning to her parents. She mourned her dead by tearing her clothes and covering herself with ashes, and when she herself died was often shrouded in her wedding dress. She was our native sister, the American Indian woman, and it is of her life and lore that Carolyn Niethammer writes in this rich tapestry of America's past and present. Here, as it unfolded, is the chronology of the native American woman's life. Here are the birth rites of Caddo women from the Mississippi-Arkansas border, who bore their children alone by the banks of rivers and then immersed themselves and their babies in river water; here are Apache puberty ceremonies that are still carried on today, when the cost for the celebrations can run anywhere from one to six thousand dollars. Here are songs from the Night Dances of the Sioux, where girls clustered on one side of the lodge and boys congregated on the other; here is the Shawnee legend of the Corn Person and of Our Grandmother, the two female deities who ruled the earth. Far from the submissive, downtrodden "squaw" of popular myth, the native American woman emerges as a proud, sometimes stoic, always human individual from whom those who came after can learn much. At a time when many contemporary American women are seeking alternatives to a life-style and role they have outgrown, Daughters of the Earth offers us an absorbing -- and illuminating -- legacy of dignity and purpose.
Author : Jeffrey Hutchinson,Rebecca Hutchinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173377520X
Illustrated children's book focusing on the relationship between Mother Earth and humans. Poetic verse of love and good deeds. Follow a child's discovery of how people and the planet can exist in harmony. Rich, beautiful illustrations. The story promotes peace and love between people across the globe.
Author : Judith Merril
Publisher : New York : Dell Publishing Company
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : UCAL:$B451142
Author : Reni K Amayo
Publisher : Return Of The Earth Mother
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Africa
ISBN : 1916042937
The only remnants of the old god's existence lie in twins, separated at birth. Goddesses who grew up believing that they are human. Strong-willed Naala seeks adventure in her quiet and small village, while the more reserved Sinai resides in the cold and political palace of Nri. Though miles apart, both girls share the same blood, the same face, and possess the same unspoken magic, thought to have vanished with the lost gods. Their separation was necessary to ensure their survival from Eze Ochichiri, the man who rules the Kingdom of Nri. Both girls will be tested, their powers will be awakened. But can they defeat the man who brought the gods themselves to their knees? -- adapted from jacket
Author : Bettina L. Knapp
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0791431649
Explores the role played by women in ancient societies through the analysis of specific myths from nine different lands.
Author : Betty Lies
Publisher : Chicago Review Press - Fulcrum
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education
ISBN : 1555914144
A "who's who" of women in classical mythology.
Author : Schim Schimmel
Publisher : Book Company Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1740471881
African animals go through the times of a day.
Author : Lynn Plourde
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0689842295
Mother Nature rouses her squabbling daughters, March, April, and May, so they can awaken the world and welcome spring.
Author : Sue Harrison
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781480411821
A young woman comes of age in this epic saga. “Harrison expertly frames dramatic events with depictions of prehistoric life in the Aleutian Islands” (The New York Times Book Review). It’s 7056 BC, a time before history. On the first day that Chagak’s womanhood is acknowledged within her Aleut tribe, she unexpectedly finds herself betrothed to Seal Stalker, the most promising young hunter in the village. A bright future lies ahead of Chagak—but in one violent moment, she loses her entire way of life. Left with her infant brother, Pup, and only a birdskin parka for warmth, Chagak sets out across the icy waters on a quest for survival and revenge. Mother Earth, Father Sky is the first book of the Ivory Carver Trilogy, which also includes My Sister the Moon and Brother Wind.
Author : Andrea O'Reilly
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 1521 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-06
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781412968461
In the last decade, the topic of motherhood has emerged as a distinct and established field of scholarly inquiry. A cursory review of motherhood research reveals that hundreds of scholarly articles have been published on almost every motherhood theme imaginable. The Encyclopedia of Motherhood is a collection of approximately 700 articles in a three-volume, A-to-Z set exploring major topics related to motherhood, from geographical, historical and cultural entries to anthropological and psychological contributions. In human society, few institutions are as important as motherhood, and this unique encyclopedia captures the interdisciplinary foundation of the subject in one convenient reference. The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource designed to provide an understanding of the complexities of motherhood for academic and public libraries, and is written by academics and institutional experts in the social and behavioural sciences.
Author : Anita Kushwaha
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443456340
A breathtaking novel about the ties that bind mothers and daughters together and the secrets that tear them apart. Veena, Mala and Nandini are three very different women with something in common. Out of love, each bears a secret that will haunt her life—and that of her daughter—because the risk of telling the truth is too great. But secrets have consequences. Particularly for Asha, a young woman on the cusp of adulthood, who links them together. After her eighteenth birthday, Asha is devastated to learn that she was adopted as a baby. What’s more, her birth mother died of a mysterious illness, leaving Asha with only a letter. Nandini, Asha’s adoptive mother, has always feared the truth would come between them. Veena, a recent widow, worries about her daughter Mala’s future. The shock of her husband’s sudden death leaves her shaken and convinces her that the only way to keep her daughter safe is to secure her future. Mala struggles to balance her dreams and ambition with her mother’s expectations. She must bear a secret, the burden of which threatens her very life. Three mothers—each bound by love, deceit and a young woman who connects them all. Secret Lives of Mothers & Daughters is an intergenerational novel about family, duty and the choices we make in the name of love.