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Gold is highly valued object not only for its economic worth & being unit of investment but also for its socio-aesthetical reasons. The main theme of this book deals with different aspects of gold jewellery in connections with various socio-religious dimensions. This anthropological study has been conducted in the famous Gold Market known as 'Sarafa Bazar' located in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.It discusses how the use of gold jewellery turns into a social phenomenon and becomes a part of society, religion and aesthetics.It presents an anthropological account of the entire process of...

Discussion related to sex and reproduction is somehow considered taboo subject for women living in traditional cultures. Reproductive Health is a neglected issue among majority of rural women. This book draws its data from ethnographic study conducted in village Burhan, District Attock, Pakistan. The principal objective of the study was to explore socio-cultural context in which process of reproduction takes place. Key research questions which this study tries to answer include how women complete different stages of reproductive cycle (Pregnancy, Delivery and Confinement), their right to...

This study highlights the parallel justice system which is prevalent in the District Rajanpur, Province of Punjab, Pakistan. It explains why people prefer Jirga for resolving their disputes in the presence of judiciary? This in-depth anthropological investigation illustrates the significance of Sardari system in Baloch culture with special emphasis on the role of Jirga in managing local conflicts. The findings reveal that the institution of Jirga in the Baloch society is as important as their survival. The acceptance of the Jirga by the masses is due to its speedy trial, justice by their own...

This book explains phenomenon of suicide based on ethnographic research which was conducted at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. It discusses those social situations in which the event of suicide takes place and highlights all those factors which makes suicide the only refuge for a person. It discusses how socio- economic factors including age and marital status affect ratio of suicide. It explains various methods used for committing suicide. It also elucidate whether suicide is an individuals act or a social issue. It also discusses how suicide is perceived by the community and the...