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Gender relations in Tonga

journal of the Polynesian Society • 92 (2) • Published In 1983 • Pages: 233-243

By: James, Kerry.

Abstract
This article is a research proposal for a study of gender concepts, roles, and relations in Tonga. In the article, James reviews the historical and ethnographic sources and discussions regarding KAINGA, FAMILI, FAHU, property rights, fosterage, bureaucracy, professional occupations, and male effeminacy.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Gender status
Family relationships
culture
Tongans
HRAF PubDate
2006
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2004
Field Date
1981-1982
Coverage Date
1780-1984
Coverage Place
Tonga
Notes
Kerry James
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243)
LCCN
08012644
LCSH
Tongans