Matriarchy, Buddhism, and food security in Sanephong, Thailand
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15536103 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Solot Sirisai (Mahidol University, corresponding author), Sinee Chotiboriboon (Mahidol University), Charana Sapsuwan (Mahidol University), Praiwan Tantivatanasathien (Mahidol University), Nuchjaree Setapun (SANE Mental Health Charity), Prangtong Duangnosan (Freelance Researcher), Nattapach Thongkam (Mahidol University), Sasiwimon Chuangyanyong (Freelance Researcher) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | S3 |
| Publication date | 2017-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Maternal and Child Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1740-8695 • E-ISSN: 1740-8709 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/mcn.12554 |
| PMID | 29359429 |
| OpenAlex | W2791990634 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 5 |
Sanephong is a matriarchal Karen community located in western Thailand. The community benefits greatly from the availability of local foods, such as cereals, tubers, wild vegetables, mushrooms, fruits, and animals. In the first phase of this project, 387 distinct local foods were identified, which were shown to be good sources of energy, protein, and vitamins. Despite the availability of a variety of nutritious local foods, the majority of households surveyed expressed concern over a decline in local foods due to changing socio-economic and environmental conditions. This study used a qualitative research approach to look at the dual influences of matriarchy and Buddhism on food security in the community. Through this approach, matriarchal values central to the community were adopted as a framework; these included care, consensus, collaboration, and cosmological respect. In Sanephong, women are central to life in the community, and matriarchal cultural practices reflect a nurturing spirit-for both the earth and family. The community practices Buddhism, which is very complementary to the matriarchal system. A type of gift economy within the Buddhist context, known as dhana, transfers food from the wealthy to the poor with no expectation of reciprocity. Consequently, matriarchy and Buddhism jointly promote food security in the community. Studies of matriarchal societies help society-at-large to understand the potential benefits of systems that contrast the current patriarchal paradigm
Agriculture · Buddhism · Context (archaeology · Food security · Geography · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies · Vietnamese History and Culture Studies
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,44 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2024 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |