Ahmed, Amineh, 1972-

Sorrow and joy among Muslim women : the Pukhtuns of northern Pakistan / Amineh Ahmed. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006. - xix, 199 p., [12] p. of plates : col. ill., maps ; 24 cm. - University of Cambridge oriental publications ; 63 . - University of Cambridge oriental publications ; no. 63. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-191) and index.

Introduction -- Gham-khādi : framework and fieldwork -- From the inside-out : Bibiane's 'dual lives' in and beyond the house -- The work of mourning : death and dismay among Bibiane-- Celebrating khādi : communal Pukhtun weddings and clandestine internet marriages -- The work of gham-khādi : 'not to do gham-khādi is shameful (sharam); to do it a burden' -- Conclusion.

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Women, Pushtun--Rites and ceremonies.
Women, Pushtun--Psychology.
Women, Pushtun--Social conditions.
Pushtuns--Marriage customs and rites.
Pushtuns--Funeral customs and rites.
Pushtuns--Social life and customs.

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