Tibetan Womens Association creator TIBETAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION text Dharamshala Tibetan Womens Association 2009 monographic eng Eng lis h

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viii,74 p. PB 21x14 cm. randomly sampled survey of over 350 Tibetan nuns A living in exile, this volume fills a gap in our knowledge of the current status of Tibetan women. Exploring a range of issues, from the state of education within nunneries to the female monastic experience in both Tibet and in exile, to the monastic-oriented understanding of gender issues and discrimination, this volume provides a lucid view into the realities of life for Tibetan nuns today. Primary research is complemented here by TWA's own interpretations, recommendations for continued research, and policy prescriptions. What follows is a cogent addition to the oft-neglected study of women within the monastic community. Tibet and Chinese Policy inside of tibet Gender issues 951.5 TIBT 220616 20240612162532.0