ANTA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Lewis H. Morgan, American Jews
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Kinship: relationship by blood or marriage: cross-cultural study of it has been central to anthropological topic since lewis henry. Morgan: serves as an integrating force, provides the basis for formation of cohesive groups, marriage established cross-general connections and the bond of affection and complex economic relationship holds them all together. By blood" was the paramount of importance in defining a relationship and physical traits to their offspring: kinship in some society is defined by sharing food (common belonging) Power of myth: kinship have a powerful effect on people centuries later (abraham and sarah) Polygynous: custom of marrying more than one wife at a time: many drama occur within the family, how we think about kinship impact how we understand history itself and our place in it. Marriage: legally recognized relationship between people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners. Bridewealth: valuable property transferred from the family of the man to that of his prospective wife.
