In our second year Kinship: Comparative & Contemporary Studies module, students are introduced to key theories and debates in the anthropological study of kinship. This week, our featured essay is by Tiffany Ayieko. Tiffany’s bio: After two years of Anthropology, both biological and social, I’ve fallen more for social anthropology – although the biological discipline still fascinates Read More…
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Kinship: Academic migration and the impact of distance on relationship bonding
In our second year Kinship: Comparative & Contemporary Studies module, students are introduced to key theories and debates in the anthropological study of kinship. This week we are featuring an essay from last year’s module by Sandesh Sangram Rai. Sandesh’s bio: I am an international student at the University of Roehampton from Nepal. I am in my Read More…
Fiona Jordan on the cultural evolution of kinship diversity
Why do human societies differ in who they class as family? How do children learn about kinship? Why do some societies classify cousins with siblings, and other groups distinguish cousins through your mum or your dad? When and how do people talk about family? Although these questions have intrigued anthropologists for over a century, they remain Read More…
