essay

Blackfoot persons

women and power in native north america • Norman • Published In 1995 • Pages: 113-125, 251-282

By: Kehoe, Alice Beck.

Abstract
This article investigates the differing economic and religious roles of men and women in Blackfoot society. Given particular emphasis in this work is the woman's role of NINAUPOSKITZIPXPE (manly-hearted woman) as a representative of wealth and power in the society, the role of women as presented through myth, and the comparative roles of men and women.
Subjects
Status, role, and prestige
Gender status
Sodalities
Mythology
Sacred objects and places
Gender roles and issues
culture
Blackfoot
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1997
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1600s-1800s
Coverage Place
northwestern Plains; Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada; Montana, United States
Notes
Alice B. Kehoe
Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-282)
LCCN
95005903
LCSH
Siksika Indians