HISC65H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Early Modern Europe, Veronica Franco, History Of Europe
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Parentado is a principle of kinship tie that was practiced in early modern europe. It suggests power that is gained through the alliance of marriage, along with the exchange of dowries and women (as well as the power and influence a family gains due to these factors). Parentado stresses the key role of women in creating kinship ties. This is markedly different from the opposing term casato (from casa" meaning house) which places emphasis on kinship tie that descends from fathers to sons respectively. Casato is the principle of kinship practiced in early modern europe. Casato focuses on the vertical lineage passed on from fathers to sons. It is also known as the agnatic perspective. This is different from the opposing term parentado which stresses kinship formation that included the role of women and men. Both casato and parentado coexisted in early modern italy. Restrictions placed on women were strongest in regards to property.
