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Law, the old and the new

aboriginal women in Central Australia speak out

by Diane Bell · 1980

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Survey of Aboriginal womens perception of their changing role in economic, social and religious life in Central Australia; based on interviews at six different types of community; opinions expressed cover wide range of issues that impinge on womens liver, with particular emphasis on the operation and consequences of the Australian legal system and its relationship to customary law.

Government relationsAboriginal Australian WomenAustralian aboriginal WomenAboriginal AustraliansLegal status, lawsWomenCustomary law