Why are the Minangkabau at the same time a matrilinear and Islamic society? This question is one of the strongest formulations of the "matrilinear puzzle," which maintains that matriliny is an "impossible" social structure. The author shows that the paradox of an Islamic matrilinear society is made possible by the combination of an extreme gender division and of balanced gender relations.
- ISBN10 0710309406
- ISBN13 9780710309402
- Publish Date 1 January 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Kegan Paul
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 350
- Language English
- URL http://columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/978071030/9780710309402.HTM