Max Weber's Bureaucracy and Kinship

What is the primary threat posed by kinship to modern state societies?

It challenges the bureaucracy system of labour market and political administration

What is a key characteristic of kinship-based societies, according to Levi-Strauss?

Focus on alliances between groups for reproduction of society

In the context of modern state societies, what is seen as a negative practice?

Nepotism

What is a key difference between kinship-based societies and modern state societies?

Modern state societies emphasize voluntary labour contracts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of affinity in understanding societal integration, according to Levi-Strauss?

It moves beyond boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between kinship and bureaucracy, according to Max Weber?

Kinship is a threat to bureaucracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of industrialization on kinship bonds in modern societies?

Kinship bonds are weakened and replaced by bureaucracy Signup and view all the answers

According to Janet Carsten, what term should replace the concept of 'kinship' in anthropological studies?

Relatedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary critique of kinship studies from a gender perspective?

Kinship studies prioritize male perspectives over female perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the interaction between industrialization and integration in modern societies?

Heterogeneous populations Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between kinship and class structures in modern societies?

Class structures are produced through the medium of kinship Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sister-brother relationship in kinship studies, according to Levi-Strauss?

It is a fundamental relationship in social production of kinship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of exogamous groups in traditional societies?

They take women from outside their own group. Signup and view all the answers

In lineage societies, what is the primary unit of exchange in marriage?

Corporations Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of corporate marriage in traditional societies?

It promotes peace and equity between groups. Signup and view all the answers

In asymmetrical alliance systems, what is the primary distinction between groups?

Between wife-givers and wife-takers. Signup and view all the answers

In the case of the Kachin-China marriage system, what is the mechanism by which women can be elevated in social rank?

Through the formation of alliances with high-ranking families. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between European and Indian societies in terms of marriage?

European societies do not discriminate based on social rank, while Indian societies do. Signup and view all the answers