SOCI 1005 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Patrilineality, Bilateral Descent, Incest Taboo
29 Jul 2015
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Substantive definition of the family- a definition of the family based on blood, meaning shared genetic heritage, and law, meaning formal social recognition and affirmation of a shared bond among members. Census family- a married or common law couple, without children, or a lone parent living with at least one child, in the same dwelling. Kinship- the state of being related to others. Bilateral descent- a kinship system in which both sides of a person"s family are regarded as equally important. Patrilineal descent- a kinship system in which only the fathers relatives are significant. Matrilineal descent- a kinship system in which only the mothers relatives are significant. Extended family- a family in which relatives such as grandparents, aunts or uncles, live in the same household as parents and their children. Nuclear family- a married couple and their unmarried children living together. Monogamy- a form of marriage in which two people are married only to each other.
