The Performance of Emotion Among Paxtun Women
Author:   Grima
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780195978810


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 August 2005
Format:   Hardback
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The Performance of Emotion Among Paxtun Women


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Sharing tales of misfortune is a common practice among women in many cultures. Among the Paxtun women of Afghanistan and Pakistan, articulating one's despondency (gham) is part of a ritual which serves to establish and maintain relationships. Moreover, it also qualifies her to be a woman of honour. Grima draws a parallel between this ritual and the infamous male practice of 'honour-killing' which tantamounts to murdering female relatives suspected of illicit relationships.

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Author:   Grima
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.50cm
Weight:   0.444kg
ISBN:  

9780195978810


ISBN 10:   0195978811
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   01 August 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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