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Women and property in Guajiro society
Ethnos • 52 (1-2) • Published In 1987 • Pages: 229-245
By: Watson-Franke, Maria-Barbara.
Abstract
This paper discusses property-related issues and concepts among the Guajiro ...from a women-oriented perspective, focusing on types of acquisition and management of property as well as death and compensation-linked property transactions. Also considered are questions pertaining to female productivity in pastoral societies and women's significance as resources and potential property (p. 229).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Northwestern South America
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 2011
- Field Date
- 1977-1978
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Venezuela, South America
- Notes
- Maria-Barbara Watson-Franke
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-245)
- LCCN
- 45053696
- LCSH
- Goajiro Indians