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Gender and decision making in Balinese agriculture

American ethnologist31 (4) • Published In 2004 • Pages: 552-572

By: Jha, Nitish.

Abstract
This article discusses gender dynamics in Balinese households and irrigation communities. It argues that Balinese women are systematically excluded from active participation in irrigation communities despite broad cultural ethos emphasizing gender equality in decision making.
Subjects
Gender status
Division of labor by gender
Gender roles and issues
Cereal agriculture
Water supply
Ritual
Cooperative organization
Social relationships and groups
Cultural participation
Household
Family relationships
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1997-1998
Coverage Date
1997-2004
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
Nitish Jha
Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-572)
LCCN
74644326
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)