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