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Kinship and social structure of the Island Carib

Southwestern journal of anthropology • 2 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 180-212

By: Taylor, Douglas MacRae.

Abstract
In this article the author compares the information given by early writers on the Carib with conditions encountered in modern times among the Carib remnant in Dominica. He quotes several writers whose works have been translated and included in this file. Subjects treated are: the tribal names, the position of the chief, political and family organization, marriage customs, life cycle ceremonies, couvade, child rearing practices, division of labor, and land tenure. In addition, fully half of the article is devoted to a discussion of kinship terms, their meaning and usage. In conclusion, the author reviews some of the evidence of the historical relations of the Carib with the Arawak peoples.
Subjects
Identification
Marriage
Family
Kinship terminology
culture
Island Carib
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Caribbean
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1959
Field Date
ca. 1930-1937
Coverage Date
1635-1937
Coverage Place
Dominica
Notes
Douglas Taylor
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
47005758
LCSH
Black Carib Indians