ANTH 10000 Lecture 21: Social Differentiation
19 Oct 2016
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This is differences in between-person in terms of. Social differentiation is variable in terms of the degree of ascription (ascribed at birth) More open systems allow for social mobility (eg by recruiting for status positions on the basis of ability. Degree of differentiation in domestic life (in the family) is variable, and expressed in terms of gender and generation. The house itself and the habitual behaviors of everyday domestic life ( domestic habitus ) encapsulate important principles of a culture. Habitus predisposes persons (especially children) to accept social differentiation as natural ( naturalization of hierarchy ) Eg. kitchen & housework for women, hunting for men, father is the head. Three major systems of domestic habitus of the house. Married couples reside in husband"s parental house, the has low status and must obey. The bride must leave her home and family behind. The household economy is pooled and controlled by the senior generation couple, especially the father.
