Kinship and Marriage Among the Anlo Ewe
An analysis of the Anlo of Ghana and Togo, whose descent system balances a patrilineal ideology with strong matrilateral ties.
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An analysis of the Anlo of Ghana and Togo, whose descent system balances a patrilineal ideology with strong matrilateral ties. Booknews Nukanya (sociology, U. of Ghana) studies the Anlo, the most numerous of the Ewe peoples who are divided between Ghana and Togo. He describes the complex system of landholdings that the high density of population makes necessary, and contradicts the argument that patrilineal claims are asserted more strongly where there is pressure on land. He also discusses the changes in household structure that result from the absence of parents on trading or fishing expeditions or in wage employment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
1Introduction12The Kinship System213Marriage634The Family1235The Effects of Social Changes on Kinship, Marriage and the Family162App. ISome details of Anlo clans including totems, taboos and cults193App. IIAnlo clan- and day-names198App. IIIGrouping of clans according to mortuary rites200App. IVFair and market days201App. V[actual symbol not reproducible] or customs concerned with the birth of twins202App. VI[actual symbol not reproducible] or rituals and other customs concerned with widowhood205List of Works Cited209Index213
\ BooknewsNukanya (sociology, U. of Ghana) studies the Anlo, the most numerous of the Ewe peoples who are divided between Ghana and Togo. He describes the complex system of landholdings that the high density of population makes necessary, and contradicts the argument that patrilineal claims are asserted more strongly where there is pressure on land. He also discusses the changes in household structure that result from the absence of parents on trading or fishing expeditions or in wage employment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)\ \
