CAS AN 263 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Patrilocal Residence, Matrilocal Residence, Threshold Model
26 Jul 2020
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Gorillas - exclusive relationships with all females in harem. Conjugal families in communities both male and female kin; one sex moves away but still mantains relationships. Matrilocal families in communities of male and female kin often pair-bonded but will interact with others in non-sexual ways. Conjugal families in communities of only male kin no female kin in community = extreme patriarchy. So males maintain kin ties even with matrilocal residence - and females almost always maintain kin ties even with patrilocal residence (except under extreme patriarchy). Hunter-gatherers society monogamy is often necessary because a couple together can provide for only their offspring. There isn"t enough food to have children with more than one partner. Oneida community: complex marriage all women married to all men, society picked who would produce offspring together. Discouraged strong ties to anyone, increased female freedom and communal sharing of resources/labor.
