Abstract

Conventional descriptions by male folklorists regarding first encounters with folk contain rich symbolism ofgender: men are described as active heroes whose conquests awaken passive silent women. In contrast, women's own accounts of the same events emphasize their own agency and voicedness, the presence of kin, family, and housework, and the role of male outsiders as chores, challenges, or guests. These contrasting patterns illuminate implicitgender theory shaping other aspects offolklore theory and practice.

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