Book

Women in Navajo society

Navajo Resource Center, Rough Rock Demonstration SchoolRough Rock, Ariz. • Published In 1981 • Pages:

By: Roessel, Ruth.

Abstract
Roessel, a native Navajo, has written an ethnographical autobiography. She writes from the traditionalist standpoint upholding the fundamental domestic values of Navajo women. She talks about her upbringing and other women in her life. Her faith is steadfast and unfailing giving a somewhat one-dimensional treatment of Navajo life in a modern world.
Subjects
Life history materials
Marriage
Adolescence, adulthood, and old age
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2003
Field Date
Not Specified
Coverage Date
1850-1980
Coverage Place
Navajo Nation, southwest United States
Notes
by Ruth Roessel
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-184)
LCCN
81001293
LCSH
Navajo Indians