Speaking of Dissent, Speaking of Consent: Ritual and Resistance among High-caste Hindu Women in Kathmandu
Speaking of Dissent, Speaking of Consent: Ritual and Resistance among High-caste Hindu Women in Kathmandu
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
1993-01
Publisher:
Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication:
Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages:
1-27
Sources ID:
127738
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The article discusses how high-caste women appear to conform to Hindu ideals through their participation in various religious activities, while in their daily worship, weddings, fasting, and funerals they are able to express their resistance, demonstrate dissatisfaction, and in essence not conform. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-20)
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Contributions to Nepalese Studies