Cultural, Social, and Political Institutions Flashcards
descent through the female line
Matrilineal
These are found among horticulturists and pastoralists societies, has larger and more sedentary populations, lack centralized political leadership, and egalitarian in nature.
Tribes
These involve a more formal and permanent political structure, political authority rests with individuals, and rely on feasting and tribute.
Chiefdoms
descent through the male line
Patrilineal
These are most often found in foraging societies, and associated with low population densities, distribution systems based on reciprocity, and egalitarian social relations.
Bands
descent through either the maternal or paternal line only
Unilineal
Mono means single while gamy comes from the Greek word “gamos”, which means marriage. Thus, it means being married to one (1) spouse
Monogamy
A group of two (2) or more persons living together who make common provision for food or other essentials for living
Multi-person
An arrangement in which one (1) person makes provision for his/her own food or other essentials for living without combining with any other person
One-person
means having a direct family relationship or affinity
Lineal
Refers to the members of the household who are related, to a specified degree, through blood, adoption or marriage, Consists of at least two (2) members, Members of a family must be related, Cannot comprise more than one (1) household
Family
Poly means many. Therefore, polygamy means the practice of having more than one (1) spouse.
Polygamy
descent through both the mother and father
Bilateral
applies to people who enter marriage and can be traced to their ancestry
Kinship by Blood
relationship or affinity
Kinship
