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Which of the following are examples of terms used to identify categories of kin? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of terms used to identify categories of kin? (Select all that apply)
The concept of 'mother' is the same across all cultures and languages.
The concept of 'mother' is the same across all cultures and languages.
False
What is the term used to describe the immediate family, consisting of parents and siblings?
What is the term used to describe the immediate family, consisting of parents and siblings?
Nuclear Family
What does the term 'Enduring Diffuse Solidarity' refer to?
What does the term 'Enduring Diffuse Solidarity' refer to?
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What does 'bilateral descent' refer to?
What does 'bilateral descent' refer to?
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What is the term for a unilineal descent group in which kinship is traced through the male line?
What is the term for a unilineal descent group in which kinship is traced through the male line?
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What term describes a group of people who believe themselves to be related to a common ancestor in a unilineal manner but cannot demonstrate the links?
What term describes a group of people who believe themselves to be related to a common ancestor in a unilineal manner but cannot demonstrate the links?
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What is the term for the biological father of a child?
What is the term for the biological father of a child?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of marriage?
Which of the following is NOT a function of marriage?
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What is the term for a group of people who are related to an individual through marriage?
What is the term for a group of people who are related to an individual through marriage?
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The incest taboo is a prohibition on marriage between certain people.
The incest taboo is a prohibition on marriage between certain people.
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What kind of marriage system involves being married to more than one spouse at a time?
What kind of marriage system involves being married to more than one spouse at a time?
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In a society practicing polyandry, a woman can be married to:
In a society practicing polyandry, a woman can be married to:
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What term describes the practice of marrying outside of one's own group?
What term describes the practice of marrying outside of one's own group?
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What term describes the practice of marrying within one's own group?
What term describes the practice of marrying within one's own group?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized caste in India?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized caste in India?
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What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple living with the husband's family?
What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple living with the husband's family?
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What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple living with the wife's family?
What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple living with the wife's family?
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What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple establishing an independent household?
What type of residence pattern involves a newly married couple establishing an independent household?
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What is the term for the payment from the husband's family to the bride's family in some marriage systems?
What is the term for the payment from the husband's family to the bride's family in some marriage systems?
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What is the term for the transfer of wealth from the bride's family to the husband's family in some marriage systems?
What is the term for the transfer of wealth from the bride's family to the husband's family in some marriage systems?
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What is the custom by which a widower marries the sister of his deceased wife called?
What is the custom by which a widower marries the sister of his deceased wife called?
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What is the custom by which a widow marries the brother of her deceased husband called?
What is the custom by which a widow marries the brother of her deceased husband called?
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Matrilateral biological kin types refer to any biological kin type starting with F.
Matrilateral biological kin types refer to any biological kin type starting with F.
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A parallel cousin is the child of your parent's sibling of the SAME sex.
A parallel cousin is the child of your parent's sibling of the SAME sex.
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A cross cousin is the child of your parent's sibling of the OPPOSITE sex.
A cross cousin is the child of your parent's sibling of the OPPOSITE sex.
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What are some examples of matrilateral biological kin types?
What are some examples of matrilateral biological kin types?
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Matrilocal residence is common in societies where inheritance and kinship are traced through the male line.
Matrilocal residence is common in societies where inheritance and kinship are traced through the male line.
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Neolocal residence is common in societies where individuals have greater autonomy and independence.
Neolocal residence is common in societies where individuals have greater autonomy and independence.
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Bridewealth is often seen as a way to compensate the bride's family for the loss of their daughter.
Bridewealth is often seen as a way to compensate the bride's family for the loss of their daughter.
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Dowry is a transfer of wealth from the bride's family to the husband's family.
Dowry is a transfer of wealth from the bride's family to the husband's family.
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Study Notes
Kinship Terminology and Systems
- Kin Terms: Words used to identify categories of relatives (e.g., mother, father, sister).
- Diversity in Kin Terms: Different cultures use different words for the same biological relationship (e.g., mother, madre, chitnag).
- Enduring Diffuse Solidarity: Special relationships based on trust and mutual support (people you turn to).
Kinship Ties and Structures
- Biological Kin Types: Actual genealogical relationships (e.g., Father (F), Mother (M), Sister (S), Daughter (D), Brother (B)).
- Nuclear Family: Immediate family (parents and siblings).
- Extended Family: Expanded family members (aunts, uncles, grandparents).
- Bilateral Descent: Inheritance equally from both parents.
- Unilineal Descent: Inheritance through one line (either male or female).
- Patrilineage: Tracing descent through the male line.
- Matrilineage: Tracing descent through the female line.
- Kindred: All blood relatives on both sides.
- Lineage: A unilineal descent group larger than an extended family, members can trace their links.
- Clan: A group of people who believe themselves to be related through a common ancestor but can't prove the ancestry.
- Patriclan: A clan tracing descent through the male line.
- Matriclan: A clan tracing descent through the female line.
- Corporate Groups: Groups that collectively manage and control resources like land. These typically persist across generations (unlike kindreds which end with the death of the relevant individuals)
Functions of Marriage
- Descent: Determining inheritance rights and who inherits assets, resources etc. This also establishes obligations for children.
- Alliance: Creating new relationships and connections through marriage.
- Affines: In-laws
Marriage Practices and Customs
- Incest Taboo: Prohibition on sexual relations within certain degrees of kinship.
- Monogamy: Marriage to one spouse.
- Polygamy: Marriage to more than one spouse.
- Polygyny: Having more than one wife.
- Polyandry: Having more than one husband.
- Himalayan Agriculturists/Polyandry: Limited resources led to brothers collectively marrying one wife to ensure land inheritance.
- Land Tenure: Rules regarding inheritance of land.
- Primogeniture: Oldest son inherits everything.
- Sororate: Widower marries deceased wife's sister.
- Levirate: Widow marries deceased husband's brother.
- Exogamy: Marrying outside one's own group.
- Endogamy: Marrying within one's own group.
- Caste System (India): Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra, Untouchables.
- Patrilocal Residence: Newlyweds live with husband's family.
- Matrilocal Residence: Newlyweds live with wife's family.
- Neolocal Residence: Newlyweds establish a separate home.
- Bridewealth: Payment from groom's family to bride's family.
- Dowry: Transfer of wealth from bride's family to groom's family.
- Bride Service: Groom lives with bride's family and works for them.
- Marriage Exchange: Exchange of goods or services between families.
Additional Kinship Terms
- Genitor: Biological father.
- Pater: Person who fulfills the role of father, often socially recognized.
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Explore the diverse world of kinship terminology and structures through this quiz. Understand the significance of different kin terms across cultures and the dynamics of biological and extended family ties. Delve into concepts like bilateral and unilineal descent, as well as enduring solidarity within kin networks.
