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A biocultural perspective considers human fathering and family formation as a product of our evolved biology and its expression through cultural beliefs and practices. Recall our previous lecture. In sum… |
Loose use &
anthropomorphism
“Families” and
“Fathering”
Loose use &
anthropomorphism
“Families” and
“Fathering”
Loose use &
anthropomorphism
“Families” and
“Fathering”
“Families” and “Fathering”
Which of the following is a definition of “family”?
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Some Definitions Sociologists · Anthropologist · families are "kin" groups through which descent lines are traced and which consist, at a minimum, of parent(s) and unmarried offspring · here “kin” can include family members acquired through marriage and even close associates that are socially considered “kin” · stresses the kin-like relatives and inter-generational ties |
a. Group consisting of parents and children living together in
a household
b. Group of people related to one another by blood or marriage
c. A group of people united in criminal activity “La Famiglia”
d. All the descendants of a common ancestor
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Defining “families” and “fathering” suitable for comparing • Definition needs to capture essential components to be applicable for • cross - species comparative study • cross - cultural variation • c omparisons over time The Challenge : |
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Social unit containing offspring that continue to interact regularly with parent(s) into adulthood— long-term kinship ties ActivityGroup |
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Which of these are “families”? |
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Defining Characteristics of Families Social unit containing offspring that continue to interact regularly with parent(s) into adulthood — long - term kinship ties - S.T. Emlen . 1995. “An Evolutionary Theory of the Family” Biological offspring Long - term ties |
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By this definition , a “family” social unit can consist of: • One parent and offspring ? |
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By this definition , a “family” social unit can consist of : • B oth parents and offspring “nuclear family” Titi monkey parents and offspring |
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By this definition , a “family” social unit can consist of: • Two or more same - sex relatives and offspring Fraternal polyandry - brother husbands Sororal polygyny - sister wives Cotton - top tamarin Cooperative Breeding - related helpers |
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By this definition , a “family” social unit can consist of: • Several unrelated females, but only one is reproducing ) ( others are helpers m armosets & tamarins wolves meerkats Cooperative Breeding - unrelated helpers Cooperative Breeding - related helpers s crub - |
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By this definition , a “family” social unit can consist of : • Gay couples who use one of their gametes • Blended families (sets of kids from both parents) • Step - families (one biological parent and one unrelated parent) |
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Fathering vs. Paternal Care •Fathering: care by male that may or may not be biological father; may or may not benefit the young •Paternal care: care by male that is the biological father; must benefit offspring |
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Kinds of Fathering / Paternal Care Direct Care ( aka Involvement) Indirect Care |
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Kinds of Fathering / Paternal Care Indirect Care Direct Care ( aka Involvement) Energy carry huddle for warmth feed/provision provision to mother reduce travel of group Protection immediate predator defense buffer from harassment vigilance group defense Material Resources college $ dowry shelter/home Social & Moral Training teaching hunting/gathering play moral advice role model |
Paternal
Care
5
%
Family
1
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Families and Paternal Care are
both rare. The combination is
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE
Discussion
What kinds of fathering behavior have you observed
in your family?
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