Culture as an Agent of Socialization: Kinship Systems
Your task: Read p.166 - 167 and answer the following questions.
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Often we mark ourselves on how ____independent_____________ we are.
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True or false: In many cultures, living harmoniously with your parents or in-laws is
considered a sign of successful socialization.
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There are three main patterns of descent. Define these patterns.
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Matrilineal:
This is a kinship system in which people trace their ancestry through their mothers.
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Patrilineal:
This is a kinship system in which people trace their ancestry through their fathers.
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Bilineal:
This is a kinship stem in which people trace their ancestry through their mothers and
fathers.
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True or false: Most Canadians trace their ancestry in a matrilineal way.
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Define lineage:
All the male relatives in a family that can be traced back to one common direct ancestor.
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Define clan:
A group of several lineages in a patrilineal or matrilineal society in which people are
related but cannot always trace exact relationships.
Marriage: A Cultural Universal
Your task: Read p.169 – 174 and answer the following questions.
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True or false: Almost all cultures of the world have the cultural institution of marriage.
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What are the three main functions of marriage:
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Marriage defines social relationships to provide for the survival of and socialization of
children.
Marriage defines the rights and obligations of the two people to each other in terms of
sex, reproduction, work, and social roles.
Marriage creates new relationships between families and kin groups.
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List the key ways that marriage has changed over the years:
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Husbands are not the only breadwinners.
It is not as difficult to attain a divorce in our society.
More couples are choosing not to get married.
More couples are having children outside of marriage.
Common-law relationships are more common and acceptable.
More same-sex couples are getting married.
Interfaith and interracial marriages are more common.
Fewer couples are choosing to have children.
There has been an increase in the number of married couples that originally met online.
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A) What is an arranged marriage?
Arranged marriages are set up by someone other than the people getting married.
B) How successful are arranged marriages?
They have a 5 to 7 percent divorce rate versus 50 percent for non arranged marriages
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What did Nancy Netting discover through her research?
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She basically researched how arranged marriages are set up in the south asian culture
When the girl is done with her studies she is put out into the world, which means her
parents will tell family and friends she is ready to marry. They may put up a picture/ad on
a newspaper or article
This search is usually limited to Indians of the same religion, caste, and mother tongue.
When there is a suitable match found and their families get introduced, they then have a
time to get to know each other (NOT DATE)
If they like each other or have mutual attraction, the wedding will happen
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In Canada, the only legal type of marriage is monogamous (that is between 2 partners).
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Define monogamy:
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A relationship where an individual has one partner. Serial monogamy refers to
monogamous relationships that occur one after another.
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Define polygamy:
A form of marriage that involves multiple partners.
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Define polygyny:
A form of marriage between one husband and multiple wives
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Define polyandry:
A form of marriage with one wife and multiple husbands.
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What is a bridewealth system?
A cultural system where the groom or the groom's family must pay a father in order to
marry his daughter.
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Where has polyandry been practised?
It is rare however it has been noted in some societies. It is practiced in some places like
India, Nepal, tibet, sri lanka, and bhutan.