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Item Details
Title:
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BADI OF WEST NEPAL, THE: PROSTITUTION AS A SOCIAL NORM AMONG AN UNTOUCHABLE CASTE
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By: |
Thomas Cox |
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Paperback |
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£13.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
9889776464 |
ISBN 13: |
9789889776466 |
Publisher: |
ORCHID PRESS |
Pub. date: |
25 July, 2007 |
Pages: |
50 |
Synopsis: |
This pioneering monograph on the anthropology of the Badi, an untouchable caste in West Nepal whose livelihood depends on the proceeds of prostitution, serves to raise awareness of the risks of their way of life, and to facilitate empowerment of new leaders within their communities. While the initial focus of aid organisations was on prevention of the spread of the HIV virus, the ensuing resources, training and encouragement provided by these various agencies have changed the Badi's culture of fatalism and have facilitated development of female leaders. |
Publication: |
Hong Kong |
Imprint: |
Orchid Press |
Returns: |
Returnable |
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