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Women in West Pakistanessay 1957 • Honigmann, John J. (John Joseph)
West Punjabi • Asia > South Asia
In the first part of this work the author discusses purdah, the system of female seclusion in the home, and shows how it varies in degree according to economic status. Next considered are the different expectations and treatment of women with regard ...Third villagearticle 1958 • Honigmann, John J. (John Joseph)
West Punjabi • Asia > South Asia
Topics discussed in this overview of agrarian village life include: the agrarian calendar, work schedules, food, dress, industry, buildings, property, exchange, travel, status, marriage, family, community, sickness, death, religion, education, and ge...