Book

The Ojibwa woman

Columbia University PressNew York • Published In 1938 • Pages:

By: Landes, Ruth.

Abstract
This source is a result of personal observation and information from native Ojibwa informants, presenting both factual information and consequent conclusions of the author, whose field work was sponsored by Columbia University. Especially stressed is the difference in training and social opportunity between men and women through a presentation of conditions surrounding childhood socialization, marriage, occupations, and the formation and role of both normal and deviant personalities.
Subjects
Drives and emotions
Personality disorders
Life history materials
Gender status
Ingroup antagonisms
Arranging a marriage
Polygamy
Termination of marriage
Shamans and psychotherapists
Revelation and divination
Childhood activities
Techniques of socialization
culture
Ojibwa
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell
Field Date
ca. 1932
Coverage Date
ca. 1932 (seven months)
Coverage Place
western Ontario, Canada
Notes
By Ruth Landes
LCCN
38014550
LCSH
Ojibwa Indians