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Title: | Self-formation and Life of the Daughters in Marwari Community in Siliguri |
Other Titles: | Social Trends, A Peer-reviewed National Journal, Vol. 9, 31-March-2022, pp 107 - 130 |
Authors: | Karmakar, Priyanka |
Keywords: | Son preference agency self-formation sexism business community |
Issue Date: | Mar-2022 |
Publisher: | University of North Bengal |
Abstract: | The preference for sons over daughters, which is a part of Pan-Indian culture, is more pronounced in some regions and among some communities; the Marwaris of Siliguri, is one such community. The Marwaris, who have migrated to Siliguri from Rajasthan, over the years, are a burgeoning business community in Siliguri, which is a flourishing business hub. The present paper, which is a part of my research in Siliguri, gives an ethnographic account of the Marwari community’s gender perception, especially son preference which they consider “natural” and acceptable because of the various socio-cultural and economic advantages associated with having a son. Such preferential treatment often results into the practice of daughter aversion and discrimination. The paper further demonstrates how the practice of son preference affects the self-formation of Marwari daughters who are made to grow up in an overpowering patriarchal culture and inculcate the values that help perpetuate gender discrimination. |
URI: | http://ir.nbu.ac.in/handle/123456789/4649 |
ISSN: | 2348-6538 |
Appears in Collections: | Vol.09 (March 2022) |
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