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Understanding Pluralities,Negotiating Change; The Bodos of Assam/

Pereira, Melvil

Understanding Pluralities,Negotiating Change; The Bodos of Assam/ By Melvil Pereira, et al. - Guwahati: North Eastern Social Research centre, 2017 - 272p.; xv, 21cm,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: THE CONTEXT
Chapter 1: Introduction.
Chapter 2: The Respondents and their Households.
Chapter 3: Women's Role within the Family.
Chapter 4: Participation in Economic Activities.

SECTION II: WOMEN AND THE LAWS OF THE BODOS
Chapter 5: Marriages, Divorce and Maintenance.
Chapter 6: Property and Inheritance.
Chapter 7: Political Rights and Participation.
Chapter 8: Religious Roles and Representation.
Chapter 9: Customary Laws and Governance.

SECTION III: LOOKING AHEAD
Chapter 10: The Influence of Contemporary Opportunities.
Chapter 11: Closing Remarks.
Includes Glossary, References, and Index.

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Manners and customs
Women--Legal status, laws, etc

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