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Sexuality and aggression on Romonum, Truk
American anthropologist • 60 • Published In 1958 • Pages: 467-486
By: Swartz, Marc J..
Abstract
This article examines two important Chuukese relationships which involve direct sexual expression in the society, that of the marital 'spouse relationship,' viewed by the natives as less satisfactory for the purposes of sexual gratification than that of the extra or pre-marital 'sweetheart' relationship.' Both of the above relationships are thoroughly discussed especially in the light of their respective functions in the society as mechanisms of psychological adjustment to conflicts and emotional stress inherent in Chuukese culture. Additional data are also given on divorce, brother-in-law and father-in-law relations, sexual techniques, and legal norms relating to the regulating of the 'sweetheart relationships.'
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1964
- Field Date
- 1955-1956
- Coverage Date
- 1955-1956
- Coverage Place
- Romanum Island, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia
- Notes
- Marc J. Swartz
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 485-486)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Trukese (Micronesian people)