Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Langstieh, Mebarisuk; Sahu, Sudhansubala Title A name given to the resource Patriarchal Constraints in Everyday Lives: Gender Roles, Matrilineality, and the Status of Contemporary Khasi Women Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of International Women's Studies;Volume;28;Issue;1;Article No.;14; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035443958?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035443958?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Langstieh M., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Sahu S., Christ University, Bengaluru, India Description An account of the resource The Khasi tribe from Meghalaya in northeast India practices a matrilineal system, which is believed to be more egalitarian than patrilineal systems. The women of the Khasi tribe are often regarded as having a higher status than other women in India. However, despite belonging to a matrilineal society, Khasi women still face challenges in their social lives stemming from patriarchal constructs. This qualitative study examines the social status and subsequent challenges faced by Khasi women in contemporary India. Using in-depth interviews and observations of thirty urban and rural Khasi women in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, the study reveals how Khasi women experience contradictory and challenging roles, relationship dynamics, and gender stereotypes in their lives. More studies should examine the problems and challenges that Khasi women face in their society despite the benefits of a matrilineal system. 2026 Bridgewater State College. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource India; Khasi tribe; Matrilineal society; Meghalaya; Qualitative study; Social status; Standpoint feminism; Tribal women Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bridgewater State College Relation A related resource ISSN: 15398706; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online