ABSTRACT

This book provides demographic data on polyandry and nonmarriage, exploring the social and economic context of nonmarriage and its implications vis-a-vis the position of women in the Nepal. It fills gaps in the literature on Tibetan societies with respect to stratification and the position of women.

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|14 pages

The People of Chumik

chapter 3|27 pages

Nonmarriage and Economic Strategies

chapter 6|18 pages

Entitlement to Status

chapter 7|23 pages

Marriage

chapter |4 pages

Conclusion