Here, Our Culture Is Hard: Stories of Domestic Violence from a Mayan Community in Belize
(Part of the Louann Atkins Temple Women & Culture Series Series)
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Marriage among the Maya of Central America is a model of complementarity between a man and a woman. This union demands mutual respect and mutual service. Yet some husbands beat their wives. In this pioneering book, Laura McClusky examines the lives of several Mopan Maya women in Belize. Using engaging ethnographic narratives and a highly accessible analysis of the lives that have unfolded before her, McClusky explores Mayan women's strategies...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292752490
ISBN13:9780292752498
Release Date:August 2001
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:320 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Related Subjects
Ancient Anthropology Cultural Customs & Traditions Dysfunctional Relationships Family Relationships Gender Studies Mayan Parenting & Relationships Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Social Science Social Sciences Social Services & Welfare Violence in Society Women's StudiesCustomer Reviews
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