Promising Rituals

Gender and Performativity in Eastern India

Autori

• Beatrix Hauser

Parametri

Pagine

304pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Esoterismo e religione
• Etnografia
• Letteratura regionale e d'esilio
• Scienze sociali
• Storia

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Through extensive ethnographic research in southern Orissa, the book explores how ritual performances shape Hindu women's self-perception, femininity, and identity. It delves into the intricate relationship between these rituals and the women's understanding of their roles and positions in society, highlighting the dynamic interplay between cultural practices and personal identity.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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