Marriage, Kinship, and Family in Anthropology
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Marriage, Kinship, and Family
Overview of the course, importance of studying marriage, kinship, and family in anthropology

Module #2
Defining Family and Kinship
Conceptualizing family and kinship, differences between biological and social kinship

Module #3
Evolution of Family Forms
Historical and cross-cultural variations in family forms, from nuclear to extended families

Module #4
Kinship Systems:Descent and Alliance
Understanding descent and alliance theories, unilineal and bilateral systems

Module #5
Types of Marriage:Monogamy, Polygamy, and Polyandry
Defining and exploring different forms of marriage, including polygynous and polyandrous practices

Module #6
Marriage as a Social Institution
Marriage as a social and economic institution, including rights and obligations

Module #7
Courtship and Mate Selection
Cultural variations in courtship practices, arranged marriages, and love matches

Module #8
Theories of Kinship
Overview of anthropological theories of kinship, including functionalism, structuralism, and symbolism

Module #9
Kinship and Social Organization
Kinship as a framework for social organization, including clans, lineages, and segments

Module #10
Residence and Post-Marital Residence
Understanding patrilocal, matrilocal, and bilocal residence patterns

Module #11
Family and Kinship in Foraging Societies
Case studies of family and kinship in hunter-gatherer societies

Module #12
Family and Kinship in Agricultural Societies
Case studies of family and kinship in agricultural societies, including peasant and feudal societies

Module #13
Family and Kinship in Industrial Societies
Changes in family and kinship with industrialization, urbanization, and modernization

Module #14
Globalization and Family Change
Impact of globalization on family forms, including migration and transnational families

Module #15
Gender and Family
Gender roles and relations within families, including gendered divisions of labor and power dynamics

Module #16
Family Violence and Conflict
Understanding and addressing family violence, including domestic violence and child abuse

Module #17
Family and Kinship in Cross-Cultural Perspective
Comparative analysis of family and kinship systems across cultures

Module #18
Methodologies for Studying Family and Kinship
Research methods for studying family and kinship, including ethnographic and quantitative approaches

Module #19
Case Study:Family and Kinship in a Specific Culture
In-depth analysis of family and kinship in a specific culture, such as Japanese, African, or Indigenous Australian families

Module #20
Policy and Practice:Supporting Families and Kinship
Applying anthropological knowledge to policy and practice, including family support services and kinship care

Module #21
Family and Kinship in the Digital Age
Impact of technology on family and kinship, including online relationships and digital communication

Module #22
Family and Kinship across the Lifespan
Changes in family and kinship across the life course, including aging and intergenerational relationships

Module #23
Family and Kinship in Times of Crisis
Impact of crises, such as war, displacement, and natural disasters, on family and kinship systems

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Marriage, Kinship, and Family in Anthropology career

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Marriage, Kinship, and Family in Anthropology ( 24 Modules )

Marriage, Kinship, and Family in Anthropology
( 24 Modules )