ANT 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Cousin Marriage, Sexually Transmitted Infection, Parallel And Cross Cousins
28 Nov 2016
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It is common for sexual rules to vary across cultures (sexual intercourse during pregnancy is taboo or encouraged, same-sex relations can be shamed or encouraged). However, condemnation of homosexuality has decreased immensely over time and is now almost completely accepted. Sexual behaviour does not only vary from culture to culture but varies over time. Difficulties of universal definition: religious and cultural norms, change and contestation. Culturally &/or legally approved contract between two or more people establishing continuing rights of sexual access and economic rights and responsibilities. A side effect of such restrictions on sexual behaviour may limit the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. In many cultures, marriage is considered the central and most important social institution (marriage rights and obligations include, but are not limited to, sex, labour, property, childrearing, exchange, and status) She may have more than one at once: once one is pregnant, a man must claim paternity (even if he is not the father) with gifts.
