Anthro: Marriage Unit Vocab

Marriage

A series of customs formalizing the relationships between 2 adults (a socially accepted union between at least 2 adults)

Family

A social unit characterized by economic co-operation, management of reproduction and child rearing (to raise a child), and common residence

Functions of Marriage

1.) Reproduction
2.) Division of labor
3.) Provides for educational material and emotionally need of children

Reasons for Marriage

It is a socially accepted union between adults implies...
A. Sexual union
B. Perminence
C. Common residence

Cross cultural things about Marriage

1.) Incest taboos
2.) Societies regulated marriage and intercourse
3.) Marriage is an important social institution

Endogamy

To marry within a social group

Exogamy

To marry outside of a social group

Monogamy

Marriage to only one person at a time

Polygyny

One male, several females.

Polyandry

One female, several males.

Polygamy

Having more than one spouse

Kamasi

A form of reciprocal exchange in contemplation of marriage

Reciprocal exchange

the equal exchange of gifts between the families of both the bride and groom to legitimize a marriage

Bridewealth

the gift of goods or money from the groom's family to the bride's family as part of the marriage process

Bride service

the cultural rule that a man must work for his bride's family for a variable length of time either before or after the marriage

Dowry

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

Sororate

Marrying sister of dead wife

Levirate

Marrying brother of dead husband