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Wives And Husbands: Gender And Age In Southern Arapaho History (Volume 4) (New Directions In Native American Studies Series),New
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In Wives and Husbands, distinguished anthropologist Loretta Fowler deepens readers understanding of the gendered dimension of cultural encounters by exploring how the Arapaho gender system affected and was affected by the encounter with Americans as government officials, troops, missionaries, and settlers moved west into Arapaho country. Fowler examines Arapaho history from 1805 to 1936 through the lens of five cohorts, groups of women and men born during different year spans. Through the life stories of individual Arapahos, she vividly illustrates the experiences and actions of each cohort during a time when Americans tried to impose gender asymmetry and to undermine the Arapahos hierarchical age relations.Fowler examines the Arapaho gender system and its transformations by considering the partnerships between, rather than focusing on comparisons of, women and men. She argues that in particular cohorts, partnerships between women and men both in households and in the community shaped Arapahos social and cultural transformations while they struggled with American domination.Over time Arapahos both reinforced and challenged Arapaho hierarchies while accommodating and resisting American dominance. Fowler shows how, in the process of reconfiguring their world, Arapahos confronted Americans by uniting behind strategies of conciliation in the early nineteenth century, of civilization in the late nineteenth century, and of confrontation in the early twentieth century. At the same time, women and men in particular cohorts were revamping Arapaho politicoreligious ideas and organizations. Gender played a part in these transformations, giving shape to new leadership traditions and other adaptations.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Wives and Husbands: Gender and Age in Southern Arapaho History'? A: The book explores the gendered dimensions of cultural encounters between the Arapaho people and Americans from 1805 to 1936, emphasizing how gender roles influenced social and cultural transformations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Loretta Fowler, a distinguished anthropologist known for her work in Native American studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the Arapaho gender system, the impact of American dominance, and the partnerships between men and women throughout different historical cohorts.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 400 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subjects.
- Q: When was 'Wives and Husbands' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The product is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: Is there any particular audience that would benefit from this book? A: This book is ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Native American history, gender studies, and cultural anthropology.
- Q: Does the book include any personal stories or anecdotes? A: Yes, the author illustrates key points through life stories of individual Arapahos, providing a personal perspective on historical events.
- Q: What series is this book a part of? A: It is part of the 'New Directions in Native American Studies' series, which focuses on various aspects of Native American experiences and histories.