Kindred and Kin Groups in Simbo Island Social Structure
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2684375 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harold W Scheffler (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1962 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 135-149 |
| Publication date | 1962-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | BOOK |
| Venue | Ethnology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0014-1828 • E-ISSN: 2160-3510 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/3772871 |
| OpenAlex | W2426517967 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 11 |
This article examines the kindred and kin group structures of the Simbo Island society in the Western Solomon Islands. Scheffler argues against the prevailing anthropological assumption that kindreds are universally bilateral and ego-focused. He demonstrates that Simbo social organization is based on cognatic descent groups called "vinahu," which are corporate entities owning land and other resources. These groups are not strictly unilineal but allow for flexible membership based on demonstrated descent. Kindreds on Simbo, while recognized, play a secondary role in social life, primarily functioning in ceremonial contexts like marriage and death. The study highlights the diversity of kinship systems and challenges the universality of the bilateral kindred model
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
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| Citations per year | 0,17 |
| Citation span | 1980 - 2022 (43) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |