Gender role construction through birth ritual in Dorze community
Keywords:
Gender, Gender Role, Birth Ritual, Breadwinner, Caregiver, DorzeAbstract
This study examines the construction of gender roles within the Dorze community through the lens of birth ceremonies. It aims to identify the gender roles reflected within these ceremonies and reveal the values associated with them. The study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing data gathered from both primary and secondary sources. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, observations, and document reviews. The gathered information was then analyzed within the frameworks of Social Constructionism and Symbolic Interactionism theories. According to the analysis the choice of birthing location, expressions of joy, Seating arrangements for guests, the reception of the paternal grandfather and Postpartum events serve as key indicators of gender roles within the community's birth ceremonies. The findings confirm that masculinity is prominently associated with roles of ownership, inheritance, and decision-making, while femininity is framed primarily through the role of caregiving.
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