Year: 1984
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Two questions are examined: (1) Do voluntary associations need kin solidarity in order to thrive among kin-related, land-short, subsistence-oriented farmers?and (2) What promotes kin solidarity among ladd-short, subsistence-oriented farmers?I noted not only the cro~s grown, the available technology, population densities and settlement patterns, but also social class and status ranking.I thus analyzed the mutual impact of the ecosystem and the social system upon the Philippine communities.The second question was answered first by showing that a peculiar fonm of irrigation system, corporately owned woodlands, semi-corporately owned ricelands, interkin marriages, child adoption, patronage ~a wealthy and influential kinsman dissipate frictions over partition of land in a densely populated area such as Teppang-Karayan.Indeed the paradox is that Teppang-Karayan, which is poorer than Rantai, the other community I studied, has more cohesive kin groups as suggested by answers to questions about whom villagers turn to in case of an emergency and contingency and whom they esteem as friends.Contrary to the literature, this kin solidarity does not inhibit the formation of voluntary associations.The presence of recognized leaders and a stable group of followers has provided organizations with a pre-bureaucratic structure.Moreover, the quest for higher status by affluent villagers has encouraged them to take the initiative.
Author: Fernando N. Zialcita
Language: English
Subfield: Anthropology
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDGs: No poverty, Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1481782083