essay
Women in West Pakistan
pakistan: society and culture • New 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.
- 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