Marriage and Kinship in Anthropological Perspective
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Marriage and Kinship Overview of the course, definition of key terms, and significance of studying marriage and kinship in anthropology
Module #2 Theoretical Approaches to Marriage and Kinship Discussion of major theoretical frameworks used to understand marriage and kinship, including functionalism, structuralism, and symbolic anthropology
Module #3 Origins and Evolution of Marriage Exploration of theories on the origins of marriage and its evolution across cultures and time
Module #4 Types of Marriage:Monogamy, Polygamy, and Group Marriage Overview of different forms of marriage, including monogamy, polygamy, and group marriage, and their cultural significance
Module #5 Kinship Systems:Lineages, Clans, and Descent Introduction to kinship systems, including lineages, clans, and descent, and their role in organizing social relations
Module #6 Kinship Terminology:Classification and Analysis Analysis of kinship terminologies and their significance in understanding social relationships and cultural norms
Module #7 Marriage as a Social Institution Examination of marriage as a social institution, including its economic, political, and religious dimensions
Module #8 Marriage Rituals and Ceremonies Cross-cultural comparison of marriage rituals and ceremonies, highlighting their symbolic and cultural significance
Module #9 Kinship and Family:Changing Dynamics Discussion of changes in kinship and family structures, including the impact of modernization, urbanization, and globalization
Module #10 Marriage and Power:Gender, Class, and Status Analysis of power dynamics in marriage, including gender, class, and status, and their impact on social relationships
Module #11 Same-Sex Marriage and Kinship Exploration of same-sex marriage and kinship, including cultural and legal frameworks
Module #12 Kinship and Family in Non-Western Societies Case studies of kinship and family systems in non-Western societies, highlighting cultural diversity and complexity
Module #13 Marriage, Kinship, and Economic Systems Examination of the relationship between marriage, kinship, and economic systems, including the role of property and inheritance
Module #14 Marriage, Kinship, and Politics Analysis of the relationship between marriage, kinship, and politics, including the role of marriage in state formation and diplomacy
Module #15 Kinship and Identity Exploration of the role of kinship in shaping individual and collective identity, including the impact of globalization and migration
Module #16 Marriage, Kinship, and Health Discussion of the impact of marriage and kinship on health outcomes, including the role of family support and social networks
Module #17 Kinship and Care:Intergenerational Relationships Examination of intergenerational relationships and the role of kinship in care and support across the life cycle
Module #18 Challenging Traditional Kinship:Adoption, Fostering, and Surrogacy Analysis of alternative forms of kinship, including adoption, fostering, and surrogacy, and their cultural and legal implications
Module #19 Kinship and Technology:The Impact of Digital Media Exploration of the impact of digital media on kinship relationships, including social media, online communities, and virtual families
Module #20 Marriage, Kinship, and Human Rights Discussion of the relationship between marriage, kinship, and human rights, including the right to family and cultural rights
Module #21 Case Studies in Marriage and Kinship In-depth analysis of specific case studies of marriage and kinship systems, highlighting cultural diversity and complexity
Module #22 Comparative Analysis of Marriage and Kinship Systems Comparative analysis of different marriage and kinship systems, highlighting similarities and differences across cultures
Module #23 Methodologies for Studying Marriage and Kinship Overview of research methodologies used to study marriage and kinship, including ethnographic fieldwork, surveys, and comparative analysis
Module #24 Ethical Considerations in Researching Marriage and Kinship Discussion of ethical considerations in researching marriage and kinship, including issues of cultural sensitivity, informed consent, and confidentiality
Module #25 Marriage, Kinship, and Social Change Analysis of the role of marriage and kinship in promoting or resisting social change, including the impact of globalization and modernization
Module #26 Kinship and Family Policy:A Critical Analysis Critical analysis of policies related to kinship and family, including their impact on marginalized communities and cultural diversity
Module #27 Marriage, Kinship, and Mental Health Exploration of the relationship between marriage, kinship, and mental health, including the impact of family dynamics on mental wellbeing
Module #28 Kinship and Intergenerational Transmission of Values Analysis of the role of kinship in transmitting values and cultural norms across generations
Module #29 Marriage, Kinship, and Social Inequality Examination of the relationship between marriage, kinship, and social inequality, including the impact of class, race, and gender on kinship relationships
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Marriage and Kinship in Anthropological Perspective career
