Question 1

Which of the following statements about polyandry is true?

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Polyandry is often a cultural adaptation to situations where men are frequently absent due to travel for trade, commerce, or warfare, allowing for shared responsibilities and resources among multiple husbands.

Question 2

Why is polygyny a problem in Turkey today?

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Polygyny in Turkey is a problem because second wives are not protected by the law as their marriages are not legal. This puts them at a disadvantage in terms of their rights and protections within the relationship, and can lead to issues such as financial insecurity and social isolation.

Question 3

Compare endogamy and exogamy.How absolute is the distinction between the two? Use examples to illustrate your argument.

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Question 4

In unilineal descent, one's ancestry is traced through either the male or the female line (not both).

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Unilineal descent refers to the tracing of one's ancestry through only one line, either the male or the female line. It is not traced through both lines.

Question 5

Members of a clan claim (but cannot demonstrate) descent from a common apical ancestor.

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Clans are defined as groups of people who share a common apical ancestor, but often lack written records or other means of demonstrating the genealogical connection. Therefore, members of a clan may claim descent from a common ancestor without having concrete proof, making option A true.

Question 6

Does the practice of bridewealth necessarily imply gender inequality? What is the function of bridewealth, what type of society does it typically occur in, and how does it affect marriage and divorce? How does a dowry differ?

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Question 7

With patrilineal descent, a person takes her or his father's last name but recognizes descent through both parents.

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Patrilineal descent refers to tracing lineage and inheritance through the father's line only, not recognizing descent through both parents.

Question 8

What are the six things that Leach argued marriage can accomplish?

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Question 9

In what ways has industrialism affected North American family organization?

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Question 10

Why does bridewealth stabilize marriages?

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Question 11

A descent group consists of a married couple and their children.

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A descent group is a social group whose members claim common ancestry, not just a nuclear family of a married couple and their children.

Question 12

How does marriage function as a kind of group alliance? What role do bridewealth and dowries play in creating and maintaining marriage alliances?

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Question 13

How does divorce vary cross-culturally? What factors affect the ease (or difficulty) and frequency of divorce?

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Question 14

What is polygyny?

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Polygyny is a form of marriage in which a man is married to more than one wife at the same time.

Question 15

What are some of the general patterns found in the family organization of foragers?

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Question 16

In what way is exogamy adaptive?

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Exogamy leads to the creation of social networks that extend beyond one's immediate family or community, which can be beneficial in times of need. By creating connections with people outside of one's group, individuals increase the number of potential allies or resources that may be available to them. This can be especially important in situations where resources are scarce or in times of crisis.

Question 17

Discuss ways in which kinship and descent help human populations adapt to their environments.

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Question 18

Which of the following statements about divorce is not true?

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Divorce is not unique to industrialized nation-states. Although divorce rates may be higher in industrialized countries, divorce has occurred throughout history and in various cultures around the world.

Question 19

The zadruga is a type of extended-family household found in what part of the world?

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The zadruga is a traditional extended-family household in Western Bosnia. It consists of several generations of related family members living together in a single home or compound, sharing resources and labor.

Question 20

Discuss the major similarities and differences between nuclear families, extended families, and descent groups (e.g., lineages and clans).

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Quiz 7: Families, Kinship, and Marriage