article

The women of Williamsburg: a contemporary American Hasidic community

Tradition • 23 (1) • Published In 1993 • Pages: 82-93

By: Kranzler, George.

Abstract
This is a brief summary of the status and role of women in the Hasidic community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y., taken in part from Kranzler's book entitled HASIDIC WILLIAMSBURG (see document 12: Kranzler, in this file). Kranzler discusses the woman's role in the household, in the work place, and in the society as a whole.
Subjects
Labor supply and employment
Gender status
Arranging a marriage
Household
Priesthood
Congregations
culture
North American Hasidic Jews
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
1989-1993
Coverage Date
variable
Coverage Place
Satmar; Williamsburg, Brooklyn, N.Y., United States
Notes
Gershon Kranzler
Author listed as Gershon Kranzler as a running title
LCCN
65049751
LCSH
Jews