No time to worship the serpent deities: women, economic change, and religion in north-western Nepal
Saul, Rebecca
Saul, Rebecca
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1999-03-01
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9
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Why do the inhabitants of one village in north-western Nepal still follow Buddhist customs, when religious rituals have all but died out in the neighbouring village? Rebecca Saul outlines how the evolution of a competitive tourist economy has affected local social structures and women's roles, as well as women's attitude to the spiritual realm.
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Gender & Development
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Gender, Religion and Spirituality
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7
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1355-2074
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1364-9221