essay

Women in West Pakistan

pakistan: society and cultureNew Haven • Published In 1957 • Pages: 154-176

By: Honigmann, John J. (John Joseph).

Abstract
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 to socialization, education, marriage, labor, and ceremonial life.
Subjects
Gender status
Marriage
General sex restrictions
culture
West Punjabi
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2020
Field Date
1952
Coverage Date
1952-1954
Coverage Place
Punjab Province, Pakistan
Notes
John J. Honigmann
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-176)
LCCN
57002897
LCSH
Ethnology--Pakistan
Pakistan--Social life and customs