The Role of Lan Na Women in Historical Perspective
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This article examines and interprets the social construction of women’s roles within the historical context and background of the Lan Na Kingdom. The historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural characteristics of the region influenced the construction and refinement of male and female gender roles. These social processes created parallel and nuanced relationships between the roles of men and women, allowing Lan Na women to engage actively and harmoniously alongside men in several activities.
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