Status of Women in The Himalayas
A Case Study of Gaddis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5220416 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Veena Bhasin (University of Delhi, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1991 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 107-116 |
| Publication date | 1991-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Ecology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0970-9274 • E-ISSN: 2456-6608 |
| Publisher | Kamla Raj Enterprises (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09709274.1991.11907709 |
| OpenAlex | W2772665741 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 1 |
This paper describes analyses the life of Gaddi women of Bharmour in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, Whereas Himalayas. In traditional Gaddi Community, the women have an important role to play. Gender principles ass central to hill organisation of traditional communities. Gender and the division of labour that depends on Organisation, are decisive elements giving societies stability and cohesiveness. In Bharmour, role of women Is not only of importance in economic activities due to ecological and environmental factors but her roles as non-economic activities is equally important i.e., formation and continuity of family hearth and home was the domain of women. Women's role as wives, mothers, organisers and as basic foundation of other of social life is of utmost importance. These factors have given, Gaddi women social status and sensitivity Almost equal to men
Division of labour · Gender relations · Geography · Group cohesiveness · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Agricultural economics and policies · Gender Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2006 - 2011 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |