Stolen women
Author | : Julie Cruikshank |
Publisher | : University of Ottawa Press |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 1983-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781772822502 |
ISBN-13 | : 1772822507 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Download or read book Stolen women written by Julie Cruikshank and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of narratives told by female members of the Tagish and Tutchone of central and southern Yukon with particular emphasis on their cultural continuity, function during a period of significant change, and the insights they offer into traditional gender roles. Most important is the author’s revelation of the importance of context in understanding such stories.