Marriage and the Constitution of Hierarchy and Gender in Bahun-Chetri Households
Marriage and the Constitution of Hierarchy and Gender in Bahun-Chetri Households
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
1991-01
Publisher:
Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication:
Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages:
53-82
Sources ID:
127712
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The article discusses marriage and the constitution of hierarchy and gender in Bahun-Chetri households. In this article the author examines the idea that marriage transforms equality into inequality, but does so with respect to Bahun-Chetri society in Nepal, a society that is fundamentally hierarchical. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-15)
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Contributions to Nepalese Studies