Blackfellows, whitefellows and head lice

David Trigger

Blackfellows, whitefellows and head lice

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Abstract

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are considered favourably by many Aboriginal residents at Doomadgee Mission on the Nicholson River in the far north-west corner of Queensland. This paper presents descriptive data that portray what people do with, and what they think about, head lice. It also discusses some European reactions to the lice, and refers to a general theoretical concept of 'social grooming'. In the cross-cultural context portrayed, the data demonstrate the inappropriateness of imposing ethnocentric European definitions about illness and health on Aboriginal populations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	63-72
Number of pages	10
Journal	Australian Aboriginal Studies: Journal of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
Issue number	15
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1981
Externally published	Yes

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Blackfellows, whitefellows and head lice

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