You can find further details on these topics through academic resources like ERIC (ED 126 518) or Academia.edu . (PDF) Folk Literature of South Asia - Academia.edu
by Susan S. Wadley : This volume discusses various cultural themes in folk literature, including ritual songs sung by women at the birth of a son, which is a critical event in patrilineal societies. sons and matures
: A chapter mentioned in collections on South Asian folk literature that explores how songs express social hierarchies and transitions within the family. You can find further details on these topics
by Edward O. Henry : This study examines the social and religious functions of songs. It highlights how women's songs at the birth of a son confer auspiciousness and reflect the importance of male heirs in the community. : A chapter mentioned in collections on South