Who Weaves and Why? Weaving, Loom Complexity, and Trade
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24315004 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robin O'Brian (University of California, Los Angeles) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 30-42 |
| Publication date | 1999-02-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cross-Cultural Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1069-3971 • E-ISSN: 1552-3578 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/106939719903300103 |
| OpenAlex | W2013607960 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 21 |
In this article, I examine the interrelationship between craft specialization, technological complexity, the gendered division of labor, and the role of trade. I take as my example the craft of weaving, a gendered craft that has long been associated with women (Barber, 1994). I examine the argument regarding technological complexity and craft specialization and also address how these issues affect the gendered division of labor.
craft specialization · gender and technology · gender division of labor · technological complexity · trade · Weaving · women's crafts · Crafts, Textile, and Design · Cross-Cultural and Social Analysis · Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
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| Citations per year | 0.26 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1999 - 2025 (27) |
| Highly cited | No |