Unit 2: Module 7: Kinship Flashcards
Kinship
The system of meaning and power that cultures create to determine who is related to whom and to define their mutual expectations right and responsibilities.
Fictive Kin
Unrelated individuals who are regarded and treated as relatives
Consanguines
People who are genetically related by blood
Affines
People who are related by marriage
Descent
Relatedness across generations
Parallel and cross cousin
Parallel- fathers brother kids, mothers sisters kids
Cross- fathers sisters kids, mother brothers kids
6 types of terminological systems
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. : Iroquois, Eskimo, Hawaiian, Crow, Omaha, Sudanese
Eskimo system
Generation and gender, focus on nuclear family. Most like the American system easier to move in small groups.
Hawaiian system
Fewest distinctions- all blood related aunts and uncles are mother and father all cousins are sisters and brothers. Due to natural disasters can lead to death; extra safety
Nuclear family
Families consisting of parents and their children
Extended family
Formed with three or more generations ex:parents, grandparents, children
Joint family
Expanded horizontally consist of siblings with their spouses and children sharing work and resources
Advantages and disadvantages of extended and joint families
Advantages: Stable group of people who can share resources, household task, and subsistence work, provide emotional support and material aid.
Disadvantages: conflicts with so many people
Exogamy
Marry outside group. Beneficial because of inheritance and economic benefits of resources, establish alliances, expand power/influence
Endogamy
Marry inside group. Benefits maintain traditions, consolidate power and resources, keep line pure.
