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Kinship and Descent: Are These the Ties that Bind?


This chapter uses a functionalist model to present and analyze the ways human groups define and relate to kin. As you study you should look for comparisons as well as differences between the descent systems and terminological patterns presented.

At the completion of this chapter students should be able to:

Describe and analyze the functions of kinship

Describe and discuss the types of descent systems found around the world

Explain the functions of associations based on descent

Discuss the cross-cultural patterns of kinship terminology





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