Routledge Women and Households in Indonesia - Nias Studies

Explore the complex social dynamics of Indonesia in this scholarly work from Routledge. This book examines the concept of the household within a culturally diverse landscape, looking closely at how women navigate their lives within and outside of domestic settings. Traditional kinship studies often overlook how women manage the tension between local traditions and the national ideology of the Indonesian regime. This text addresses that gap by looking at the prescriptions and prohibitions regarding marriage, family, and womanhood. It provides a detailed look at how these two major forces shape and define the world of Indonesian women. As part of the Nias Studies in Asian Topics series, this volume offers a deep look into the social practices and cultural notions that influence female identity. It is a necessary resource for those studying anthropology, sociology, or Southeast Asian studies who want to understand the conflicting notions that women face in their daily lives.