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Traditional Navajo women: ethnographic and life history portrayals

American Indian quarterly • 6 (1 & 2) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 11-33

By: Frisbie, Charlotte Johnson.

Abstract
In this study, Frisbie examines the life of Navajo women before the Second World War based on ten ethnographies and 14 life histories. She discusses childbirth and child rearing, housekeeping, food preparation, farming, hauling, animal husbandry, recreation, arts and crafts, ritual knowledge and involvement, values, troubles and worries. She also looks at women's participation outside the home in history and politics.
Subjects
Division of labor by gender
Gender status
Family relationships
Extended families
Gender roles and issues
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2003
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1871-1944
Coverage Place
southwestern United States
Notes
Charlotte J. Frisbie
Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-33)
LCCN
74647596
LCSH
Navajo Indians