Examine Annette B. Weiner’s work among The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea and how it had an impact on gender study.
Introduction Annette B. Weiner’s ethnographic work in the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea brought a revolutionary shift in the understanding of gender roles in anthropology. Her research re-examined the earlier studies of Bronislaw Malinowski, who had famously documented the Trobrianders in the early 20th century. While Malinowski focused on male-centric economic and social systems, […]