Unit 2: Module 7: Kinship

Question 1

Kinship

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Fictive Kin

Answer 2

Unrelated individuals who are regarded and treated as relatives

Question 3

Consanguines

Answer 3

People who are genetically related by blood

Question 4

Affines

Answer 4

People who are related by marriage

Question 5

Descent

Answer 5

Relatedness across generations

Question 6

Parallel and cross cousin

Answer 6

Parallel- fathers brother kids, mothers sisters kids
Cross- fathers sisters kids, mother brothers kids

Question 7

6 types of terminological systems

Answer 7

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. : Iroquois, Eskimo, Hawaiian, Crow, Omaha, Sudanese

Question 8

Eskimo system

Answer 8

Generation and gender, focus on nuclear family. Most like the American system easier to move in small groups.

Question 9

Hawaiian system

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Nuclear family

Answer 10

Families consisting of parents and their children

Question 11

Extended family

Answer 11

Formed with three or more generations ex:parents, grandparents, children

Question 12

Joint family

Answer 12

Expanded horizontally consist of siblings with their spouses and children sharing work and resources

Question 13

Advantages and disadvantages of extended and joint families

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Exogamy

Answer 14

Marry outside group. Beneficial because of inheritance and economic benefits of resources, establish alliances, expand power/influence

Question 15

Endogamy

Answer 15

Marry inside group. Benefits maintain traditions, consolidate power and resources, keep line pure.

Question 16

Dowry

Answer 16

Gift given by the wife’s family to the married couple or to the husband’s kin.

Question 17

Bridewealth

Answer 17

Presents given by the husband family to the wifes kin before during or after the wedding ceremony.

Question 18

Bridservice

Answer 18

A period of months or years before or after marriage during which the husband performs labor for his wifes parents. Ex: work on farm

Question 19

Monogamy

Answer 19

Marriage between 2 people

Question 20

Companionate marriage

Answer 20

For love not social obligation

Question 21

Arranged marriage

Answer 21

marriages that are set up by the parents or other relatives of the bride.

Question 22

Courtship

Answer 22

“Dating” period prior to marriage when a couple tests attractions to and compatibility with each other.

Question 23

Nanda

Answer 23

Describes arranged marriage dynamics. Each family wants the best for their child. A lot of background information and research done before hand. Marriage viewed as economic and social exchange don’t see marriage as an individual choice because it impacts the whole family.

Question 24

Polygamy

Answer 24

Marriage of 3 or more people
Polygyny marriage between man and two women +
Polyandry marriage between women and two men +

Question 25

Clans and lineages

Answer 25

Group of people that belong to the same community.