ANTH 203 Study Guide - Final Guide: Acculturation, Millau, Hajj
5 Apr 2012
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What is kinship: it a system of social ties deriving from the recognition of genealogical (blood/marriage) relations, it is universally recognized and is socially important. Why is it interesting to anthropologists: it has political, religious and economic aspects, provides a model and explanation of the dynamics of relationships, provides an understanding of how societies are organized and how they operate. For example: in the usa the biological meaning of kinship is very powerful especially when determining parent-hood (genetically based). However in other parts of the world the social meaning of kinship is much more powerful. Partible paternity: all men who have sex with a woman during her pregnancy contribute to the formation of the fetus (multiple fathers) followed by some cultures in south america. Kin type: refers to the degree of actual genealogical relatedness and are thus universal. (mother"s bother"s daughter) Kin terms: are the labels given in a particular culture to different kinds of relatives. (in north america: cousin)
