essay
Sex role symmetry among the Rungus of Sabah
female and male in borneo : contributions and challenges to gender studies • 1 • Published In 1991 • Pages: 1-56
By: Appell, Laura W. R..
Abstract
This is a study of gender relations among the Rungus Dusun. Laura Appell makes the case for sexual symmetry. According to Appell, Rungus male and female roles are balanced in the household economy. High bride price underscores the value of a bride's skills and potential contribution to the household. Spirit mediums who play an important role in Rungus healthcare are exclusively women. Uxorilocal residence, mutual respect between spouses, and the absence of sexual violence (see Appell 1991, document no. 6) are also indications of relative equality between the sexes. The general restraint on sexual behavior may be a contributing factor in sexual equality. The document includes 22 photographs.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2000
- Field Date
- 1959-1963, 1986
- Coverage Date
- 1959-1986
- Coverage Place
- Kudat District, Sabah, Malaysia
- Notes
- Laura W. R. Appell
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 33-34)
- LCCN
- 91072229
- LCSH
- Dusun (Bornean people)