Book
La famille wolof: tradition et changement
Karthala • Paris • Published In 1985 • Pages: 262
By: Diop, Abdoulaye Bara.
Abstract
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 organization, polygamy; and divorce. The Wolof inherit biological traits such as intelligence, character, some moveable property, and class status from their mothers and courage, honor, real property, and caste status from their fathers. The marriage partner of choice was a cross-cousin. Matrilineal ties were important among the nobles in gathering political support. The patrilineage held property in common and allocated land to individual households. Junior kin, both male and female, had to work for their elders in the field and kitchen. The introduction of a market economy with peanuts as a cash crop and the individualism of Islam had a divisive impact on the extended family.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Sociologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 1998
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1600-1976
- Coverage Place
- Senegal
- Notes
- Abdoulaye-Bara Diop
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-259)
- LCCN
- 86137033
- LCSH
- Wolof (African people)