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The Haitian 'Chef de Section'
American anthropologist • 57 (3) (1) • Published In 1955 • Pages: 620-624
By: Comhaire, Jean Louis Léopold.
Abstract
This article discusses linkages between Haiti's 'Frenchified' elites of coastal towns and the illiterate peasant majority of the interiors. It argues that the cultural ideals and aspirations of these two major social classes are extremely contrasting. The elites use their wealth to acquire modern imported goods, while the masses struggle hard to ensure the very survival of their families. Yet relations between these groups are mediated through the role of a wide variety of intermediary functions of local government representatives called 'chef de section' and traditional community leaders including village elders and workparty organizers.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Caribbean
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2011
- Field Date
- 1937-1952
- Coverage Date
- 1868-1952
- Coverage Place
- Haiti
- Notes
- Jean L. Comhaire
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 624)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Haitians