Module #1 Introduction to Kinship Systems Overview of kinship systems, importance in understanding social structure, and relevance in modern societies
Module #2 Definition and Types of Kinship Defining kinship, types of kinship (biological, adoptive, fictive), and kinship norms
Module #3 Theories of Kinship Evolutionary, functionalist, and structuralist theories of kinship, their strengths and weaknesses
Module #4 Descent and Inheritance Types of descent systems (patrilineal, matrilineal, bilateral), inheritance patterns, and their implications
Module #5 Kinship Terminology Classifying kinship terms, significance of kinship terminology in understanding social structure
Module #6 Marriage and Family Systems Types of marriage (monogamy, polygamy, polyandry), family structures (nuclear, extended, joint)
Module #7 Residence Patterns Patrilocal, matrilocal, neolocal, and bilocal residence patterns, their implications for social structure
Module #8 Kinship and Social Organization How kinship systems shape social organization, including bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states
Module #9 Kinship and Economic Systems Kinships role in economic systems, including production, distribution, and consumption
Module #10 Kinship and Political Systems Kinships influence on political systems, including leadership, authority, and decision-making
Module #11 Kinship and Social Stratification How kinship systems contribute to social stratification, including class, caste, and ethnicity
Module #12 Kinship and Gender The intersection of kinship and gender, including gender roles, expectations, and power dynamics
Module #13 Kinship and Age The significance of age in kinship systems, including age-based social roles and expectations
Module #14 Kinship and Ritual The role of kinship in ritual practices, including rites of passage and lifecycle events
Module #15 Kinship and Conflict Resolution How kinship systems resolve conflicts, including mediation, negotiation, and violence
Module #16 Kinship in Cross-Cultural Perspective Comparing kinship systems across cultures, highlighting similarities and differences
Module #17 Kinship and Globalization The impact of globalization on kinship systems, including urbanization, migration, and technological change
Module #18 Kinship in Modern Societies The persistence and evolution of kinship systems in modern, industrialized societies
Module #19 Challenges and Critiques of Kinship Systems Critiques of kinship systems, including issues of inequality, power dynamics, and social change
Module #20 Case Studies in Kinship Systems In-depth examination of kinship systems in specific societies, highlighting their unique characteristics and challenges
Module #21 Methods in Kinship Research Methodological approaches to studying kinship systems, including ethnography, surveys, and demographic analysis
Module #22 Applications of Kinship Knowledge Practical applications of kinship knowledge in fields like social work, policy-making, and cultural consultancy
Module #23 Kinship and Identity The relationship between kinship and identity, including how kinship shapes individual and collective identity
Module #24 Kinship and Power The role of kinship in power dynamics, including how kinship systems maintain and challenge social hierarchies
Module #25 Kinship and Morality The moral dimensions of kinship systems, including values, norms, and ethical principles
Module #26 Kinship and Emotions The emotional aspects of kinship systems, including love, loyalty, and obligations
Module #27 Kinship and History The historical development of kinship systems, including how they have changed over time
Module #28 Kinship and Environment The relationship between kinship systems and the natural environment, including environmental sustainability
Module #29 Kinship and Technology The impact of technology on kinship systems, including online communication, digital kinship, and virtual relationships
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Kinship Systems and Social Structure career
