Chapter 9: Family and Marriage Flashcards
1
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Avunculocal
A
Married individuals live with or near an uncle
2
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Bilateral Descent
A
Descent is recognized through both the father and the mother’s side of the family.
3
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Bridewealth
A
Payments made to the bride’s family by the groom’s family before marriage.
4
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Clan
A
A group of people who have a general notion of common descent that is not attached to a specific biological ancestor.
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