Midterm evaluation

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Welcome to the chapter (11) that deals with the true heart of social anthropology: Marital residence and Kinship. These are the bases for most other social relationships into which humans enter Continue ...	Readings: Ember & Ember Chapter 10: Marital Residence and Kinship Stearman Chapter 4: Social Relations Assignments: Quiz (Graded for 20 points. Due Friday ) Create a Kinship Chart. 40 points. Post by next Friday Do You Know?

Travel Log Although we recognize the biological relatedness of our grandparent's offspring, the terms we call kin are social categories. Third cousins in our country are not considered kin and therefore potential marriage partners. When a group recognizes kin differently, we tend to consider the different practices as incestuous if it violates our kinship rules. This ethnocentrism creates value judgments and fosters prejudice. Describe the Yuqui's practice without imposing their values on a different society. How can we help others understand different practices and lead them to greater understanding of the differences? WebBoard

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