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The Hidden half : studies of Plains Indian women /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Albers, Patricia, Medicine, Beatrice
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : University Press of America, c1983.
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Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1115/82023906-b.html
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1505/82023906-d.html
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: new perspectives on Plains Indian women / Patricia Albers
  • Beasts of burden and menial slaves / Katherine Weist
  • The shackles of tradition / Alice Kehoe
  • Male/female task differentiation among the Hidatsa / Janet Spector
  • Women's work / Mary Jane Schneider
  • The role of Sioux women in the production of ceremonial objects / Patricia Albers, Beatrice Medicine
  • The political-economy of gender / Alan Klein
  • Sioux women in transition / Patricia Albers
  • Male and female in traditional Lakota culture / Raymond Demallie
  • "Warrior women", sex role alternatives for Plains Indian women / Beatrice Medicine.