Items related to Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of...

Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality - Hardcover

  • 4.07 out of 5 stars
    45 ratings by Goodreads
 
9780521236188: Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality

Synopsis

In this book, Professor Peggy Sanday provides a ground-breaking examination of power and dominance in male-female relationships. How does the culturally approved interaction between the sexes originate? Why are women viewed as a necessary part of political, economic, and religious affairs in some societies but not in others? Why do some societies clothe sacred symbols of creative power in the guise of one sex and not of the other? Professor Sanday offers solutions to these cultural puzzles by using cross-cultural research on over 150 tribal societies. She systematically establishes the full range of variation in male and female power roles and then suggests a theoretical framework for explaining this variation. Rejecting the argument of universal female subordination, Professor Sanday argues that male dominance is not inherent in human relations but is a solution to various kinds of cultural strain. Those who are thought to embody, be in touch with, or control the creative forces of nature are perceived as powerful. In isolating the behavioural and symbolic mechanisms which institute male dominance, professor Sanday shows that a people's secular power roles are partly derived from ancient concepts of power, as exemplified by their origin myths. Power and dominance are further determined by a people's adaptation to their environment, social conflict, and emotional stress. This is illustrated through case studies of the effects of European colonialism, migration, and food stress, and supported by numerous statistical associations between sexual inequity and various cultural stresses.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Book Description

Applying data from over 150 tribal societies to scales developed to measure power and dominance, Sanday offers answers to basic questions regarding male and female power. The view that emerges conforms to no particular theoretical perspective.

About the Author

Peggy Reeves Sanday is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of many books, including A Woman Scorned: Acquaintance Rape on Trial and, most recently, Women at the Center: Life in a Modern Matriarchy.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherCambridge University Press
  • Publication date1981
  • ISBN 10 0521236185
  • ISBN 13 9780521236188
  • BindingHardcover
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages368
  • Rating
    • 4.07 out of 5 stars
      45 ratings by Goodreads

Buy Used

Condition: Good
Former library book; may include... Learn more about this copy

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Add to basket

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780521280754: Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  0521280753 ISBN 13:  9780521280754
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1981
Softcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP89914135

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 32.81
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Z05A-02860

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 32.82
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Lexington Books Inc, Idaho Falls, ID, U.S.A.

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Contents are tight and clean; ex-library; No dj. Seller Inventory # 141798

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 31.67
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 5.75
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Fair. Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 1.36. Seller Inventory # 353-0521236185-acp

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 152.75
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 1.36. Seller Inventory # bk0521236185xvz189zvxgdd

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 152.75
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0521236185. Seller Inventory # 8238527

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 121.01
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 31.77
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Sanday, Peggy Reeves
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1981
ISBN 10: 0521236185 ISBN 13: 9780521236188
Used Hardcover

Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # D7S9-1-M-0521236185-3

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 149.06
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 32.29
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket