Suppose that ego's father,father's brother,and mother's brother are all referred to by the same term and that ego's mother,mother's sister,and father's sister are all referred by the same term,and that the term "brother" includes ego's male cousins,and brothers.Which system of kinship terminology does this describe?

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This describes the Hawaiian system of kinship terminology, which is also known as the generational system. In this system, all relatives of the same sex and generation are referred to by the same term, regardless of their biological relationship to the individual. So, ego's father, father's brother, and mother's brother would be referred to as "uncle," and ego's mother, mother's sister, and father's sister would be referred to as "aunt." Additionally, all male cousins and brothers would also be referred to as "brother."

Suppose That Ego's Father,father's Brother,and Mother's Brother Are All Referred