Menstrual taboos among Havik Brahmin women: a study of ritual change

Menstrual taboos among Havik Brahmin women: a study of ritual change

Menstrual taboos have decreased in importance over the past 20 years as a woman's primary role has been redefined as a marital partner rather than as a bearer of children. With increased education, professional opportunities, and increased marriage age for women, ritual status and male dominanc...

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Veröffentlicht in:Sex roles 1992-01, Vol.26 (Jan 92), p.19-40
1. Verfasser: Ullrich, H E
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Sprache:eng
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Havik Brahmans
Menstruation
Social change
Taboos
Women
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Zusammenfassung:Menstrual taboos have decreased in importance over the past 20 years as a woman's primary role has been redefined as a marital partner rather than as a bearer of children. With increased education, professional opportunities, and increased marriage age for women, ritual status and male dominance have become less significant. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0360-0025