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Women of the Praia,Used
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In this richly detailed, sensitive ethnographic work, Sally Cole takes as her starting point the firsthand accounts of five differently situated Portuguese women, who describe their lives in a rural fishing community on the north coast of Portugal. Skillfully combining these life stories with cultural and economic analysis, Cole radically departs from the picture of women as sexual beings that prevails in the anthropological literature on Europe and the Mediterranean. Her very different strategya focus on women as workersreflects the Portuguese women's own definition of themselves and allows them the strong, resonant voice that is the goal of both the new ethnography and feminist scholarship. From this new perspective, Cole proposes an important critique of the dominant paradigm of southern European gender relations as being embedded in the code of honor and shame. Covering the Salazar years, as well as the period since the 1974 Revolution, Cole shows that fisherwomen of the past enjoyed greater autonomy in work and social relations than do their daughters and granddaughters, who live in a context of increasing commoditization and industrialization. Central to this account is an examination of the changing structure and role of the household as economic production moved to the factory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Women of the Praia'? A: 'Women of the Praia' primarily focuses on the lives of five Portuguese women living in a rural fishing community, emphasizing their experiences as workers rather than as sexual beings, which is a common theme in anthropological literature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Women of the Praia'? A: The author of 'Women of the Praia' is Sally Cole, who is known for her ethnographic work and cultural analysis.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: 'Women of the Praia' covers various topics including the cultural and economic dynamics of a fishing community in Portugal, the role of women as workers, and the historical context of gender relations from the Salazar years to the post-1974 Revolution period.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is overall in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Women of the Praia' have? A: 'Women of the Praia' has a total of 210 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'Women of the Praia' is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Women of the Praia' published? A: 'Women of the Praia' was published on October 7, 1991.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's ethnographic approach? A: The ethnographic approach in 'Women of the Praia' provides a deep and sensitive understanding of the lives of Portuguese women, allowing their voices and definitions of self to emerge in contrast to prevailing stereotypes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in gender studies? A: Yes, 'Women of the Praia' is suitable for readers interested in gender studies, as it critiques dominant paradigms of gender relations and emphasizes women's roles in economic production.
- Q: What is the ISBN of 'Women of the Praia'? A: The ISBN for 'Women of the Praia' is not provided in the details, but it can typically be found on the publisher's website or through book retailers.