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In the mosaic: the cognitive and structural aspects of Karen-other relationships
ethnic adaptation and identity : the karen on the thai frontier with burma • Philadelphia • Published In 1979 • Pages: 165-214
By: Marlowe, David H..
Abstract
This document discusses ethnic relations between the Karen and neighboring groups in Burma and Thailand. The focus is on some of the cognitive and structural aspects that shaped ethnic relations in the region. The first led to differences reflected aspect of ethnic behavior, language, dress, rituals and cultural mythology. The second accounted for hierarchy in ethnic relations manifested in marriage rules, land tenure patterns, and historical inequality in political control and domination.
- 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; 2011
- Field Date
- 1965-1968
- Coverage Date
- 1830-1979
- Coverage Place
- Karen people, Burma and Thailand
- Notes
- David H. Marlowe
- for bibliographical references see document 37: Keyes
- LCCN
- 79012448
- LCSH
- Karen (Southeast Asian people)--Ethnic identity
- Thailand--Social life and customs