Iroquois Kinship System
The form of descent present in my family is kinship terminology system known as the Iroquois Kinship system. When I was living in farm my father used to tell to me to ask for my blessings and show respect to seniors in my family. For instance, I had to say “Bendicion Papa/Mama/Hermano” when I greeted them. This terminology has been used in my family members for generations.
The descents affects my intra-family in a positive way. This terminology shows respect and maintains the culture in our family’s tradition. For example, I have to bow and ask for blessing when I greet my other elder siblings or my father’s brother. Moreover, I see my father bow down to my grandmother. This means that my family still has respect for my older siblings and
The descents affects my intra-family in a positive way. This terminology shows respect and maintains the culture in our family’s tradition. For example, I have to bow and ask for blessing when I greet my other elder siblings or my father’s brother. Moreover, I see my father bow down to my grandmother. This means that my family still has respect for my older siblings and