From House Structure to Gender Relations: Exploring the Na (Mosuo) of Yunnan Province, China
<p>Architectural features of houses are frequently loaded with meanings expressing fundamental values embedded in social relations. The symbolism of such features is a convenient starting point for exploring the organization of social life. Among the Na of Yunnan province house symbolism raise...
Main Authors: | Wu Yunchuan, Gunnar Haaland |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tribhuvan University
2010-02-01
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Series: | Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology |
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Online Access: | http://nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ/article/view/2780 |
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