Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland

Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 220
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ISBN-10 : 9781793603876
ISBN-13 : 1793603871
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Book Synopsis Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland by : Sheila M. Young

Download or read book Prenuptial Rituals in Scotland written by Sheila M. Young and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By analyzing the history and current practice of two prewedding rituals commonly practiced by women in North-eastern Scotland, this book provides fresh insights into identity, gender, social class, contemporary attitudes to ritual, and what it means to approach marriage in the twenty first century.


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