Dados Bibliográficos

Resumo

This article examines the kinship organization of the Kapauku Papuans of West New Guinea, focusing on their unique system of kinship terminology and its relationship to their social structure. Pospisil details the complexities of Kapauku kinship, including their use of descriptive and classificatory terms, and how these terms reflect the importance of patrilineal descent and the exchange of women in marriage. He also discusses the influence of economic factors, such as pig breeding and wealth accumulation, on kinship relations and social status. The article provides valuable insights into the intricate ways in which kinship systems shape social organization in non-Western societies.

Obras Relacionadas