The Women of Baragaon
The Status of Women in Nepal
- Publisher
- Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA)
- Published
- 1981
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 148
- Genre
- Sociology
- Location
- O19
About the book
"The Women of Baragaon" examines the daily work, marriage customs, property ownership, and population trends of women in Mustang, Nepal. The study details how poverty and lack of wealth directly affect household roles, leading to high rates of late marriage or remaining unmarried for women without property or financial security. It outlines traditional rules regarding divorce and widowhood, clearly explaining the legal, financial, and social limits on women's independence and daily life in the community.