Christianity, Colonization, and Gender Relations in North Sumatra

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Sita van Bemmelen's book examines the impact of Christianity and Dutch colonial rule on Toba Batak society in Sumatra (1861-1942), focusing on customs and gender relations. It presents a historical ethnography of pre-colonial customs and explores negotiations among local elites, missionaries, and colonial administrators, revealing shifts in kinship and gender dynamics.