The Anthropology of Kinship and Marriage
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Kinship and Marriage
Overview of the course, importance of kinship and marriage in anthropology, and key concepts

Module #2
Defining Kinship and Marriage
Exploration of the meanings and variations of kinship and marriage across cultures

Module #3
History of Kinship Studies
Review of the development of kinship studies in anthropology, from Morgan to Schneider

Module #4
Descent and Alliance
Analysis of descent systems (unilineal, bilateral, ambilineal) and alliance theories

Module #5
Kinship Terminology
Examination of kinship terminology systems, including Hawaiian, Eskimo, and Iroquois systems

Module #6
Marriage Systems
Overview of different marriage systems, including monogamy, polygamy, and polyandry

Module #7
Residence Patterns
Exploration of post-marital residence patterns, including patrilocality, matrilocality, and neolocality

Module #8
Kinship and Ritual
Analysis of the relationship between kinship and ritual practices, including rites of passage

Module #9
Kinship and Power
Examination of the intersection of kinship and power dynamics, including gender and inequality

Module #10
Family and Household
Study of family and household structures, including nuclear and extended families

Module #11
Adoption and Fostering
Exploration of adoption and fostering practices across cultures

Module #12
Divorce and Remarriage
Analysis of divorce and remarriage practices, including their implications for kinship ties

Module #13
Kinship and Identity
Examination of how kinship shapes personal and collective identity

Module #14
Case Study:African Kinship Systems
In-depth analysis of kinship systems in African societies, including patrilineal and matrilineal systems

Module #15
Case Study:Asian Kinship Systems
Examination of kinship systems in Asian societies, including Chinese, Japanese, and Indian examples

Module #16
Case Study:Indigenous Australian Kinship
Study of kinship systems in Indigenous Australian societies, including subsection systems

Module #17
Kinship and Modernity
Analysis of how kinship practices are impacted by modernization, globalization, and urbanization

Module #18
New Directions in Kinship Studies
Exploration of recent developments in kinship studies, including the impact of reproductive technologies

Module #19
Kinship and Politics
Examination of the intersection of kinship and politics, including kin-based political systems

Module #20
Kinship and Economics
Analysis of the relationship between kinship and economic systems, including reciprocal exchange

Module #21
Kinship and Emotions
Study of the emotional dimensions of kinship, including love, attachment, and jealousy

Module #22
Kinship and Health
Examination of the impact of kinship on health outcomes, including access to healthcare

Module #23
Kinship and Migration
Analysis of the effects of migration on kinship ties and practices

Module #24
Kinship and Digital Age
Exploration of the impact of digital technologies on kinship practices and relationships

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Anthropology of Kinship and Marriage career

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The Anthropology of Kinship and Marriage ( 25 Modules )

The Anthropology of Kinship and Marriage
( 25 Modules )