ISS 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Chinese Marriage, Condom, Virginity
29 Mar 2017
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Marriage in the ju/wasi culture: in the ju/wasi culture, most marriages are arranged by the couple"s parents, and the bride to be frequently objects to the chosen spouse or to the prospect of marriage itself. Composition and development of the ju/wasi camp: most ju/wasi camps are organized around brother sister pairs who claim ownership of a waterhole. Sex, love, and wealth among the ju/wasi: wealth plays virtually no part in the lives of the ju/wasi, but, for women especially, sex, love, and beauty are very important, a woman"s sexuality maximizes her independence. Composition of the trobriand island dala and household: each dala or matrilineage had its origin in a brother sister pair who claim a plot of land. Sex, love, and wealth among the trobriand islanders: an unmarried woman uses her sexuality to negotiate her relationships with others, once married, she emphasizes her fertility and motherhood.
