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Gender conflict and co-operation in reproductive decision-making in Micronesia
Journal of the Polynesian Society • 110 (4) • Published In 2001 • Pages: 391-400
By: Brewis, Alexandra.
Abstract
This document discusses variations in reproductive attitudes, motivations, and behaviors of Kiribati men and women. While linking these differences to long-standing gender roles, the study identifies specific conditions in which reproductive decision-making could cause either conflict or cooperation among married couples. Much of the conflict reported in interviews and focus group discussions relates to husbands’ fear that the availability of contraception might motivate wives to engage in extra-marital relations. The author advocates for acknowledging and managing male jealousy as a solution for promoting spousal cooperation in reproductive decision-making.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2018
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
- Field Date
- 1996
- Coverage Date
- 1996
- Coverage Place
- Tarawa, Maiana, and Onotoa, Kiribati Islands, Republic of Kiribati
- Notes
- Alexandra Brewis
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 398-400)
- LCCN
- 08012644
- LCSH
- Kiribati