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value of girls; status of women |
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The Koupooees make no distinction between a boy and a girl, in the period for ceremonies they perform after its birth, but the Khongjais do; a girl is not allowed to rest for five days but in three after its birth, is named, and has the other ceremonies performed. Does the earlier naming and piercing of the ears of a girl indicate less value being attached to girls than to boys ? The salique law rigorously prevails amongst the Khonjais, but the influence of woman is great amongst them. The wives of some of the Rajas manage all the affairs of their (60) villages apparently much to the satisfaction of their people, and widows during their sons minority, often, without dispute, assume the management of affairs. |
