Question

Why do kinship systems work? Where, if any, would you find a working kinship system within the United States? Give examples for both question

Answer 1

First be sure you understand what is meant by kinship systems. Study your book carefully. This site may also help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinship

As I understand the term, most of us are in a kinship system with spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, uncles and aunts.

Answer 2

The book/internet got me confuse on this.1.In every culture, cultural constructs will be found. What are the cultural constructs found in the U.S., and how are they used to define gender in society? Compare gender constructs in Pastoralist societies. What differences do you find between the United States and a Pastoralist society