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Sexual solidarity and the secrets of sight and sound: shifting gender relations and their ceremonial constitution

American ethnologist • 17 (3) • Published In 1990 • Pages: 449-469

By: Kratz, Corinne Anne.

Abstract
The author looks at shifting gender relations as they have altered the traditional forest-based economy from a dependence on hunting and honey-gathering to one based on agropastoralism. In addition, the role of initiation ceremonies in creating and legitimating the structure of gender relations is examined.
Subjects
Sociocultural trends
Gender status
Gender roles and issues
Puberty and initiation
External relations
Ethos
Cultural identity and pride
Real property
Buying and selling
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
culture
Okiek
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Ethnologist-5
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Coverage Date
1974-1990
Coverage Place
Kaplelach and Kipchornwonek Okiek, western Mau Escarpment, Rift Valley province, Kenya
Notes
Corinne A. Kratz
Includes bibliographical references (p. 468-469)
LCCN
74644326
LCSH
Okiek (African people)
Dorobo (African people)