An investigation of sexual politics and social change amongst the population of rural Malaysia, this text explores the links between gender, "adat perpatih" (the matrilineal customary law), and developments in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the author shows that although tradition has survived colonialism and the growth of modernity in Malaysia over the last century, the future of "adat perpatih" is under threat.
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An investigation of sexual politics and social change amongst the population of rural Malaysia, this text explores the links between gender, "adat perpatih" (the matrilineal customary law), and developments in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, the author shows that although tradition has survived colonialism and the growth of modernity in Malaysia over the last century, the future of "adat perpatih" is under threat.
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Publisher:
Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
Published:
1996
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18077436005
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Seller's Description:
Good. Pages have underlining and markings to margins in pencil throughout. Binding is tight, spine is creased. Text block has light scattered soiling and shelf wear. Covers are bright with light shelf wear to covers and extremities.
