Book

The sexual life of savages in northwestern Melanesia: Vol. 1 and 2

Horace LiverightNew York • Published In 1929 • Pages:

By: Malinowski, Bronislaw.

Abstract
Malinowski treats the subject of sexuality extensively from the sex play of childhood to mortuary rites, and from personal love intrigues to the web of social relations exemplified by familial and community ties. Throughout the book, Malinowski stresses the resulting tension and efforts at accommodation of individuals whose natural inclinations are constricted by the prevailing rules and taboos of a matrilineal society. The loosening of tribal code under the impact of Western missionary and governmental influences is also suggested.
Subjects
Sex
culture
Trobriands
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Melanesia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee
Field Date
1914-1920
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Papua New Guinea
Notes
[by] Bronislaw Malinowski ; preface by Havelock Ellis
Includes index
LCSH
Trobriand Islanders