Changing patterns of marriage and household formation in peninsular Malaysia
Based on surveys conducted among different ethnic groups in rural and urban settings in peninsular Malaysia in 1981-82, the authors analyse changes in patterns of marriage and household formation among Malays, Chinese and Indians. They point out that there are important cultural differences between...
| Published in: | Sojourn |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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1990
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| Further subjects: | B
Divorce
B Indians B Urbanization B Family B Malaysia B Man B Woman B Marriage B Chinese people B Malays B Ethnic group |
| Summary: | Based on surveys conducted among different ethnic groups in rural and urban settings in peninsular Malaysia in 1981-82, the authors analyse changes in patterns of marriage and household formation among Malays, Chinese and Indians. They point out that there are important cultural differences between the main Malaysian ethnic groups in matters related to marriage, but in many important respects, attitudes and practice are tending to converge somewhat. (DÜI-Sen) |
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| ISSN: | 0217-9520 |
| Contains: | In: Sojourn
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