Description
Kinship and Gender: An Introduction provides students and scholars with an accessible exploration of how kinship systems and gender structures shape human societies. Written by leading anthropologists Linda Stone and Diane E. King, this Routledge publication offers a thorough examination of family organization, descent systems, marriage practices, and gender roles across diverse cultures.
The text integrates contemporary anthropological theory with ethnographic examples to illustrate how kinship and gender are socially constructed categories that vary significantly across time and place. Readers will gain insights into topics including bilateral and unilineal descent, matrilineal and patrilineal systems, marriage patterns, household composition, and evolving gender identities in modern societies.
This introduction bridges classical kinship theory with current discussions about gender diversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and how globalization impacts traditional family structures, making it essential reading for anthropology students and anyone interested in understanding human social organization.
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