essay
Reciprocity: informal patterns of social interaction in a Cambodian village
Anthropology and community in Cambodia : reflections on the work of May Ebihara, edited John A Marston • (70) • Published In 2011 • Pages: 153-169
By: Sedara, Kim.
Abstract
This document describes the nature and extent of reciprocity in a Cambodian village called Angkor Krau. It identifies different types of reciprocity taking place in different contexts including intra-households relationships, intera-village reciprocal activities, balanced reciprocity and exchange of labor for rice cultivation, rice borrowing and the use of rice banks and exchange in the raising of animals. The dicussion underscores the significance of reciprocity in maintaining social solidarity and the rural economy. Linking reciprocity with the influence of Buddhist concepts, the document also discusses the importance of ordination ceremonies.
- 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
- 2000
- Coverage Date
- 1970-2000
- Coverage Place
- Angkor Krau, Cambodia
- Notes
- Sedara Kim
- for bibliographical references see document 190
- LCCN
- 2011456046
- LCSH
- Khmers