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The excerpt by Gregor on the Mehinaku describes the institution of marriage, ideas about sexual attraction, and infidelity. (Since this was published, the Mehinaku have experienced a great deal of social change.)

a. Why is being married so important for Mehinaku?

Marriage is essential for social cohesion, establishing family ties, and ensuring social stability within the community.

b. How important in romantic love in marriage? How do spouses relate to each other?

Romantic love is less central; spouses relate through social obligation and mutual dependency rather than emotional intimacy.

c. What is the Mehinaku view on premarital sex? Illegitimate children? How do these ideas contribute to the prevalence of extramarital affairs?

Premarital sex is generally acceptable; illegitimate children are tolerated. These views facilitate extramarital affairs as part of social norms and sexual freedom.

d. What is “alligatoring?”

Alligatoring refers to a practice or metaphor used by Gregor, likely describing a form of social or physical interaction related to fertility or sexuality, though the precise meaning requires context.

e. According to Gregor, Mehinaku men and women have different sexual expectations, partly due to differences in socialization. How are the social development and expectations of men and women different?

Men are socialized to be more sexually assertive and active, while women are expected to be more reserved and selective, shaping their sexual expectations accordingly.

f. Gregor concludes that the high level of extramarital affairs actually contributes to village cohesion. What is his reasoning here?

Extramarital affairs create social bonds and networks that reinforce community ties, thereby strengthening overall village cohesion.

g. What similarities can you find between the Mehinaku example and Malinowski’s description of Trobriand village life? What differences?

Both societies view sexuality as integral to social structure; however, the Mehinaku emphasize extramarital affairs as social glue, whereas Malinowski highlighted the importance of romantic love and stable marriage in Trobriand life.

References

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