If a tribal society has norms that prescribe cross-cousin or parallel-cousin marriage and an individual does not have a cousin in the particular category, that individual must remain single for the rest of his or her life since no mates fit the norm.

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While cross-cousin and parallel-cousin marriage may be prescribed within certain tribal societies, it does not necessarily mean that an individual must remain single if they do not have a cousin in that category. Other options may still be available, such as marrying someone from a different tribe or community.

If a Tribal Society Has Norms That Prescribe Cross-Cousin or Parallel-Cousin