ANTA02H3 : Readings
Document Summary
paternity is a concept derived from its interrelations with other concepts and beliefs. denial beliefs were interpreted as a kind of religious dogma, the t ruth of which was relevant in one context but not another. an attempt to deflect oedipal hostility away from the father: absence or denial of paternity allowed the beliefs to be classified as examples of widespread theme of supernatural birth. meaning of paternity is not primarily physiological, but bio-physical elements are utilised for expressing social meaning: ex. paternity has meant merely the recognition of a physiological link between a man and a child analogous to that held to exist between a woman and the child she bears. paternity is not he semantic equivalent of maternity. maternity giving nurture and giving birth. paternity begetting; primary, essential, and creative role. Theory of procreation is inscribed in symbolic form attitudes, values, laws and institutions.
