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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

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Women's work in Guatemala.

Bette R Bonder¹, Susan Bazyk, Bridget Reilly

¹Department of Health Sciences, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA. b.bonder@csuohio.edu

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Maya women in Guatemala navigate societal shifts, balancing traditional weaving with new literacy. Their work reflects both cultural preservation and adaptation to change, highlighting diverse perspectives on labor and life.

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Area of Science:

Anthropology
Sociology
Cultural Studies

Background:

The Guatemala Highlands are experiencing rapid societal transformation.
Understanding the roles and experiences of women is crucial in this context.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the work of women in Maya communities.
To identify trends associated with societal change impacting women's work.

Main Methods:

Six-year ethnographic study involving observations and interviews.
Focus on two groups: traditional home-based women and primary school teachers.
Analysis of transcripts and field notes, with participant reflection on identified themes.

Main Results:

All women participated in paid work and maintained domestic responsibilities.
Traditional women preserved weaving but had low literacy rates.
Emerging group women were literate but did not engage in weaving.

Conclusions:

Cultural change presents both positive and negative outcomes for Maya women.
Recognizing the unique cultural values of Maya communities is essential.
These values may differ significantly from Western (U.S.) norms and practices.