A Piano with two tails…: The Bourgeoisie of Bigoudennie, France joke about women of fishing families in an attempt to maintain control over the privileges of the elite

R. Menzies, Charles (2002) A Piano with two tails…: The Bourgeoisie of Bigoudennie, France joke about women of fishing families in an attempt to maintain control over the privileges of the elite. Yemaya (9). pp. 6-8. ISSN 0973-1156

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Abstract

Women from fishing families in France’s leading artisanal fishing region, the Bigoudennie, are critical to their families’ well-being. Their importance is reflected in local lore by stories in which Bigouden women’s strength of character and ability are legendary. However, there is a second thread of stories, told by the local bourgeoisie, that denigrate the role of women in the fishing family.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.YEM099
Keywords:	Yemaya, ICSF, France, Women, Employment, Social Security, Culture, Small-scale Fisheries
Subjects:	Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Depositing User:	Jeeva ICSF Rajan
Date Deposited:	27 Sep 2021 04:28
Last Modified:	29 Mar 2022 09:46
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/220

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