Matriliny and Modernization
Jill, Nash (1974). Matriliny and Modernization. doi:10.29164/16matriliny.
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Abstract: Document concerning a scholarly article titled Matriliny and Modernization that focuses primarily on the geographic region of Micronesia. The document is a journal article published in the Pacific Studies journal during the late 20th century. It presents a historical account and policy review of matrilineal social structures and their interaction with processes of modernization in Micronesian societies. The article examines the persistence and transformation of matrilineal kinship systems in various island communities, including Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Yap, within the Federated States of Micronesia. It discusses the influence of colonial administrations, missionary activities, and post-colonial government policies on traditional matrilineal practices. The document analyzes legal frameworks and treaties affecting land tenure, inheritance rights, and social organization, highlighting the role of indigenous institutions alongside introduced political and economic systems. It includes ethnographic data and comparative surveys of matrilineal descent groups, tracing changes from the early 1900s through the 1980s. The article addresses subject domains such as anthropology, sociology, legal studies, and political science, with particular attention to gender roles, social hierarchy, and cultural continuity. The treatment of Micronesia is comprehensive, integrating historical, legal, and sociocultural perspectives to explore the dynamics between matriliny and modernization in the region.
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