kingship and marriage
please read and view the material provided to answer the following three questions. you must number your answers in accordance to the question. you can only use the sources provided to answer the questions if quoting from them use citations there is no bibliography required for this assignment. if assignment is received late there will be a deduction of payment.
Question 1 – Life without Fathers or Husbands
What are some of the social consequences of having no fathers or husbands? How are gender roles and gender equality affected by this kinship system?
Question 2 – Life without Fathers or Husbands
How does Life without Fathers or Husbands break from established kinship theory (hint: look for descent and alliance theory mentioned in the text)?
Question 3 – Life without Fathers or Husbands
Why do you think the Han/Chinese State are so keen to abolish the practice of life without fathers or husbands? Why do you think key figures, i.e. local “chiefs” and administrators, are more likely to follow the approved nuclear family model? (hint: think about racialization, property, legal standards).
material provided other than uploads –
1. here is a youtube clip simply copy and paste the link to your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSX4ovl0SgM
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