Book

Women in Navajo society

Navajo Resource Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School • Rough Rock, Ariz. • Published In 1981 • Pages:

By: Roessel, Ruth.

Abstract

Roessel, a native Navajo, has written an ethnographical autobiography. She writes from the traditionalist standpoint upholding the fundamental domestic values of Navajo women. She talks about her upbringing and other women in her life. Her faith is steadfast and unfailing giving a somewhat one-dimensional treatment of Navajo life in a modern world.

HRAF PubDate

2004

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2003

Field Date

Not Specified

Coverage Date

1850-1980

Coverage Place

Navajo Nation, southwest United States

Notes

by Ruth Roessel

Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-184)

LCCN

81001293

LCSH

Navajo Indians