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Women and Households in Indonesia

Cultural Notions and Social Practices

Juliette Koning author Marleen Nolten author Janet Rodenburg author Ratna Saptari author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Critically examines the usefulness of the 'household; concept within the historically and culturally diverse context of Indonesia, exploring in detail the position of women within and beyond domestic arrangements. So far, classical household and kinship studies have not studied how women deal with two major forces which shape and define their world: local kinship traditions, and the universalising ideology of the Indonesian regime, which both provide prescriptions and prohibitions concerning family, marriage, and womanhood. Women are caught between these conflicting notions and practices. How they challenge or accommodate such forces is the main issue in this book.

'Is a welcome addition to the literature.' - Journal of Social Studies in Southeast Asia


'It is useful to have this material placed on record.' - Journal of Islamic Studies

'Is a welcome addition to the literature.' - Journal of Social Studies in Southeast Asia

ISBN: 9780700711567

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 703g

372 pages