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La famille wolofBook 1985 • Diop, Abdoulaye Bara
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
In this study, Diop examines the Wolof kinship system and changes to it over time. Diop discusses in depth the bilineal descent system, kin relationships, marital preferences, nuptial ceremonies, gift exchanges, postmarital residence, domestic organi...La sociéte wolofBook 1981 • Diop, Abdoulaye Bara
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
In this study, Diop examines the structure and history of Wolof society. Wolof society is organized by a dual system of caste and class. The superior caste is the group of landowning cultivators and the inferior castes include artisans, singers, musi...