Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Orginal Publication Date
1984
Journal Title
Explorations in Ethnic Studies
Volume
7
Issue
ees/vol7/iss1
First Page
35
Last Page
37
Abstract
After a lengthy description of the various facets of Haudosaunee ritual, Kristin Herzog makes some interesting statements on the parallels between our modem day social arguments and those which plagued them centuries ago. The unique feature of Haudosaunec social organization is its systematic balance of power between the sexes. Although it is doubtful that American women who are currently engaged in a struggle for political and social power will achieve quite the same degree of equity, just studying a society in which such a balance was achieved is helpful for those in the process of defining women's goals and objectives.
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