ANTH 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Matrilocal Residence, Incest Taboo, Patrilocal Residence
3 May 2016
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The small, two-generation family unit is a relatively new development in cooperative living. Culture, not biology, dictates the social norms and expectations of men and women across the gender spectrum. To recognize marriage across cultures, anthropologists look for three main characteristics: 1) sexual access between marriage partners, 2) regulation of the sexual division of labor, and 3) support and legitimacy of children in society. Marriage is thought of as a partnership between families, who join together in a relationship that is based on an exchange of partners. Family of orientation: blood-related family members, including parents, siblings, grandparents, and other relatives. Family of procreation: the family unit created by marriage or partnership, including spouses/partners and children. Serial monogamy: marriage to one partner at a time in a succession of partners. Monogamy is most common in western societies due to the european influence during colonization. Monogamy works best in countries that rely on independence training.
