ANTHR207 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Incest Taboo, Incest, Role Conflict
28 Dec 2015
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Legal contracts controlled by government and state authority. Example of two women marriage practiced by the nuer and other african groups. The sociological husband (a woman) could marry several women if her wealth permitted. Classified under monogamy, but if economically possible to marry more women then it becomes a polygyny marriage instead. Example of ghost marriage common among the nuer. Social obligation to marry dead husband"s brother (or closest male relative) Maintaining the social bonds signified by the marriage. Marriage transforms status, carries implications to sexual activity, the legitimization of children, and the relationships between kin of husband and kin of wife. Children reared together, regardless of biological relation, form a sentimental connection that isn"t erotic. Tend to avoid one another for marriage and sexual activity. Grow up in a neighbourhood with close friends, stay friends and would not pursue each other.
