essay

Gender symbolism and culture change: viewing the virtuous woman in the Khmer story 'Mea Yoeng'

cambodian culture since 1975 : homeland and exileIthaca • Published In 1994 • Pages: 31

By: Ledgerwood, Judy, Ebihara, May, Mortland, Carol A. (Carol Anne).

Abstract
This document discusses how one Khmer story (a story called "Mea Yoeng") has been used and re-used to illuminate Khmer conception of gender as a system of symbols, social order, and the processes of culture change. It argues that the story to served different purposes in completely new situations by providing innovative solutions under the rubric of "tradition."
Subjects
Verbal arts
Mythology
Gender status
Cultural participation
Nuptials
External relations
Gender roles and issues
Social personality
Education system
Research and development
Family relationships
culture
Cambodians
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2012
Field Date
1990-1994
Coverage Date
1950-1994
Coverage Place
Cambodia
Notes
Judy Ledgerwood
Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-185)
LCCN
93043741
LCSH
Khmers