AFST 201 "The African Family" Flashcard

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The term for when a woman's husband dies, and his brother or male family takes his place:

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Ghost Marriage

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What is the difference between parallel cousins and cross cousins?

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parallel cousins: the children of a person's same gender sibling (ex: a man's brother's children)
cross cousins: the children of a person's opposite gender sibling (ex: a man's sister's children)

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Why do families make cross-cousins marry each other?

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To avoid family property from being too widespread

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Matrilineal descent is lineage and heritage through ___

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women

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Which family bond is considered stronger in matrilineal societies?

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Brother and sister

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Where does the husband often live after marriage in some matrilineal societies?

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With his wife's family

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True or False: Polygyny is the practice of women having more than 1 husband

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False

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How long has the West African Coast been in direct contact with Europe?

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500 years

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What is initiation in culture?

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The process of transmitting culture and kinship bonds from generation to generation

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When and how often does initiation usually occur?

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Every 3 to 5 years for ages 9 - 16