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Robert McKinley's 1971 article, "Why Do Crow and Omaha Kinship Terminologies Exist? A Sociology of Knowledge Interpretation," challenges the prevailing structuralist interpretations of Crow and Omaha kinship systems. Rather than viewing these systems as mere reflections of underlying social structures, McKinley argues that they are products of specific historical and social processes. He employs a sociology of knowledge perspective, suggesting that these terminologies arose from the unique political and economic contexts of the tribes that use them. Specifically, he posits that the emphasis on patrilineal descent and hierarchical organization in Crow and Omaha societies influenced the development of their respective kinship terminologies. The article concludes that a comprehensive understanding of kinship systems requires considering the interplay of social structure, cultural values, and historical circumstances.

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