essay
Meanwhile, back home…BEJALAI and its effects on Iban men and women
female and male in borneo : contributions and challenges to gender studies • 1 • Published In 1991 • Pages: 295-316
By: Kedit, Peter M. (Peter Mulok).
Abstract
This is a study of the Iban's custom of BEJALAI -- a journey or expedition undertaken by men with the intent of acquiring material profit or social prestige -- and the effect of such travels on the society left behind. The author discusses various views on BEJALAI, the material rewards of such journeys, its demographic effects, effects on children and women, the community's response, and expected norms of behavior for those undertaking BEJALAI.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Indigenous Person
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle
- Field Date
- 1968- . (p. 316)
- Coverage Date
- 1968- (p. 316)
- Coverage Place
- Batang Ai, Skrang, and Saribas, Sarawak, Malaysia (p. 316)
- Notes
- Peter M. Kedit
- LCCN
- 91072229
- LCSH
- Ibans (Bornean people)