article
Comments and reflections: economic models and Blackfoot ideology
American ethnologist • 22 (2) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 403-412
By: Conaty, Gerald T..
Abstract
In this article, Conaty presents and alternative approach to David Nugent's economic view of Blackfoot society's organization expressed in the latter author's article entitled 'Property Relations, Production Relations, and Inequality: Anthropology, Political Economy, and the Blackfeet' (1993). Based on historical records 'Nugent postulates that before 1730, a broad intergender equality existed in some areas although men controlled access to goods and controlled the products of women's labor. After 1730, perhaps as a result of the differential effects of this control, and intragender male hierarchial differentiation emerged as some men grew in wealth and status primarily through the acquisition of many horses. This, in turn, increased men's control over the means of production…' (p. 403). After a critical analysis of Nugent's approach the author presents his own theory on how Blackfoot society should be studied based on a thorough understanding of their ideology, worldview, and religion.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Museum Curator
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1997
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1730-1830
- Coverage Place
- Canadian prairies
- Notes
- Gerald T. Conaty
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 408-409)
- LCCN
- 74644326
- LCSH
- Siksika Indians