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Peggy Reeves Sanday is an American anthropologist whose work examines gender, power, violence, and the organization of social life. She is associated with the University of Pennsylvania and conducted ethnographic research among the Minangkabau of West Sumatra, Indonesia, a society widely discussed for its matrilineal institutions. Her book Women at the Center analyzes Minangkabau social relationships and challenges simple assumptions about matriarchy and male domination.
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What is Peggy Reeves Sanday known for?
She is an American anthropologist associated with the University of Pennsylvania whose work spans gender, power, and violence. Her books include 'Female Power and Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality' (1981).
What did Peggy Sanday study about the Minangkabau?
She conducted long-term ethnographic research among the matrilineal Minangkabau of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Her findings were published in 'Women at the Center: Life in a Modern Matriarchy' (2002), where she argued the society constitutes a living matriarchy.
Did Peggy Sanday write about sexual violence on campuses?
Yes, her book 'Fraternity Gang Rape: Sex, Brotherhood, and Privilege on Campus' (1990) examined group sexual violence in college fraternities. It became an influential text in studies of campus sexual assault alongside her broader work on rape cross-culturally.
Where did Peggy Reeves Sanday teach?
She spent her career at the University of Pennsylvania, where her research combined US-based studies of fraternity culture with fieldwork in Indonesia. This dual focus made her a prominent voice in both feminist anthropology and gender-violence research.
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