I am a woman but I did come close to being  man in several societies  because 
I was a woman doing man things therefore I was treated as a  man.
 You are an anthropologist Mary. A medical anthropologist and so are  the 
people on this list. Many anthropologist have honorary degrees and came into  
the 
field through experience like Diane Fossi.
 
Harper
 
 
In a message dated 11/14/2005 5:02:15 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
[email protected] writes:

Hi Harper,
I've enjoyed your wisdom so much!
Dumb question: are you a woman or a man?
No offense meant - you mention wearing your Campfire girl uniform (I was  
also a Campfire girl).
Then you mentioned wanting to become a man by killing a lion.
I have utmost respect for anthropologists and wish I'd taken that route  in 
my life.
Maybe it's not too late?
Anxious to hear your reply,
Love,
Mary

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