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Ethnicity and mating patterns in Punta Gorda, Belize

Current developments in anthropological genetics • 3 • Published In 1984 • Pages: 117-132

By: Cosminsky, Sheila, Whipple, Emory.

Abstract

In this article, Cosminsky and Whipple look at ethnic relations in an ethnically mixed Belize town. First, they examine ethnic identity and stereotypes, in terms of occupations, language, and religion. They find that ethnic and economic stratification coincide. Although ethnic tensions exist, ethnic conflict is rare. Next, they look at intermarriage and marital patterns. They discover interethnic mating in spite of an ideal of endogamy held by all groups and discuss some of the reasons why this is so.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central America

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2003

Field Date

1965-1976

Coverage Date

1964-1978

Coverage Place

Punta Gorda, Belize

Notes

Sheila Cosminsky and Emory Whipple

Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-132)

LCCN

84643380

LCSH

Garifuna (Caribbean people)