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Revisiting kinship in Bali: core-lines and the emergence of elites in commoner groups

Asia Pacific journal of anthropology4 (1 & 2) • Published In 2003 • Pages: 25-53

By: Ottino, Arlette.

Abstract
This article revisits Hildred and Clifford Geertz's previous study on kinship in Balinese society in which the authors noted some important differences in the operation of kinship symbolization between the gentry and commoners. Drawing on analysis of three case studies, the article finds this distinction to be problematic as the kin group of 'commoners' can also be as politically potent as that of the 'gentry'.
Subjects
Kin relationships
Community structure
Inter-community relations
Congregations
Social relationships and groups
Classes
Regulation of marriage
Sacred objects and places
General character of religion
Household
Polygamy
Inheritance
Sociocultural trends
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2008
Field Date
1986-1987; 2002
Coverage Date
1950-2002
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
Arlette Ottino
Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-53)
LCCN
00223025
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)