14795914
International Journal of Asian Studies
International Journal of Asian Studies
Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
2010
7(1)
Perspectives on women and work in pre-colonial South India
Vijaya Ramawamy
RAMAWAMY, Vijaya
Kitchen as woman's place: kitchen as woman's space / Sangam texts on women's work and women's role / Neydal-women in the coastal economy / The handloom sector / Women in crafts: pottery, basketry, mat-weaving, pith work and garlands / "dancing girls" as working women: from Devaradiyar to Tevadiya / Maids and Menials / Wet nurses, foster mothers and midwives / Oil extraction, toddy making and the culinary profession / Professional women mourners: Unique to the Indian socio-economic landscape / Concluding remarks.
英語 / English
第四部［東洋経済史］4-14．歴史・その他
4 Oriental & African Economic History 4-14. Others
- アジア・アフリカ
- Asia and Africa