Currents of Thought Chap 4

Economy and Society

effects of the economy on society and vice versa

the economy involved human and material resources

Social Economy

the structure of how social resources (money, information, goods, services) are used and organized within a society

i;e whether economic change societally has changed support for the extended family (farman)

Group and Intergroup Relations

Relations between people within a social group or between two of more social groups

Gift Exchange in Wudil

how does gift exchange integrate human community?

in the beginning of rainy season hunters/farmers get free tools and tool sharpening from blacksmiths, then at harvest blacksmiths get free food from farmers/hunters

“exchange integrates the social network” whatever that means…. ohhh it means that exchange of gifts can integrate groups together into a harmonious relationship

joking relationship

a relationship where emotional outburst is normalized

in this example the gift giving relieves tension

Argungu Fishing Festival

integrates different societies and cultures together, UNITY

-understanding and peace among the Kebbi people

-relieves Kebbi-Sokoto tensions

-shows the potential resources and success of the people

-cements common sense of belonging through shared music and cultural traits from people all over nigeria

-the president of niger participating increases kebbi-niger unity

basically cultural tradition can really help intergroup relations

igbetti people return home to nigeria

while the igbetti were living in ghana they were welcomed home to nigeria with open arms

they were able to keep good relations with their home land while living in ghana