ANT 3315 - The Anthropology of Kinship and Social Structure

3-6 Credit Hour(s)

Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and major issues in kinship studies, including gender, marriage, social relationships, and descent from a cross-cultural perspective. The course will explore different theoretical approaches to understanding the importance of global kinship practices, variations in kinship practices and gender systems around the world, and the relevance of kinship systems today as new reproductive technologies challenge our traditional ideas on kinship.