CLAN ORGANIZATION

Kinship or clan organization

Kinship (Clan) - Refers to a group of families in a tribe that share common ancestors.

Clan Heads - The leader of a clan

Roles of clan heads -
1    Controlled major means of production,
2.   provided guidance to members of the clan,
3.   arranging marriages, presiding over religious ceremonies, 
4    settle disputes, protect ethics/norms/rituals.
Matrilineal Society - A society which is governed by women
Matrilineal Societies in East Africa - Kamba, Kikuyu, Makonde, Mwera
Patrilineal Society - A society which is governed by men

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