Trobriand Islands are part of the nation of Papa New Guinea, which is situated in Milne Bay Province. 12.000 indigenous inhabitants live on the main island Kiriwana known as Trobrianders. ‘’The Trobrianders of Papa New Guinea’’ written by Annette B. Weiner is an ethnography that reflects a view of the society from both male and female perspective. The Yanomamo is a group of 35.000 indigenous people, which are situated in Amazon rainforest. ‘’The Yanomamo’’ written by Napoleon Chagnon is an ethnography that has its focus on Yanomamo people. In this essay I will identify and compare the relationship between men and women in two of the societies I have studies, the Trobrianders and Yanomamo.
Domestic life/ economic organization among the Trobrianders revels gender roles. Women and men have their own symbols of wealth. Men’s symbol of wealth illustrates men’s wealth. However, women use banana leaves as …show more content…
Woman also contribute to the economic system by piling stacks of banana leaves. In addition, woman’s wealth in is more symbolic than monetary, because for example during the death of a woman or man, other women would distribute their wealth (banana leaves) to widowed women. This tradition is also an example of division of labor, because men’s role are clearly identified while women contribute only with the banana leaves. Woman’s duties and obligations are strictly regulated.
In comparison the Yanomamo economic organization/domestic life also shows gender roles however, it is a bit different. Yanomamo women are responsible for the gardens and gathering small sources of food. Moreover, women are expected to carry 70 pounds of crops during harvest season and are also expected to have
Domestic life/ economic organization among the Trobrianders revels gender roles. Women and men have their own symbols of wealth. Men’s symbol of wealth illustrates men’s wealth. However, women use banana leaves as …show more content…
Woman also contribute to the economic system by piling stacks of banana leaves. In addition, woman’s wealth in is more symbolic than monetary, because for example during the death of a woman or man, other women would distribute their wealth (banana leaves) to widowed women. This tradition is also an example of division of labor, because men’s role are clearly identified while women contribute only with the banana leaves. Woman’s duties and obligations are strictly regulated.
In comparison the Yanomamo economic organization/domestic life also shows gender roles however, it is a bit different. Yanomamo women are responsible for the gardens and gathering small sources of food. Moreover, women are expected to carry 70 pounds of crops during harvest season and are also expected to have