illegitimacy

Scope Note

Cultural definition of legitimacy and illegitimacy; frequency of illegitimate pregnancies; tests of legitimacy; behavior and treatment of mother (e.g., ordeals, confession); treatment of father (e.g., forced marriage); treatment of offspring; status of illegitimate children; etc.

Identifier

Broader Term

• 840 reproduction

Related Terms

• 684 sex and marital offenses
• 836 premarital sex relations