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The Nuer: age-sets

Sudan notes and record • 19 • Published In 1936 • Pages: 233-269

By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).

Abstract

This is a description of the functions of the age-set system in Nuer life. Particular emphasis is placed upon the influence of age-sets on kinship ties and on the regulation of marriage. Information on initiation, significance of cattle, raids on the Dinka, and sexual activities and restrictions is also included. Evans-Pritchard makes the point that the Nuer age-set system is an egalitarian type of social integration.

HRAF PubDate

2002

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Eastern Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Social Anthropologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Arthur Fields ; 1956

Field Date

1931, 1936

Coverage Date

1930-1936

Coverage Place

Sobat and Jonglei Provinces, Sudan

Notes

By E. E. Evans-Pritchard

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

unk83015138

LCSH

Nuer (African people)