Description
This book explores kinship ties in times of famine through an ethnography of the Gwembe Tonga people of rural Zambia. It examines how the Tonga, a matrilineal Bantu-speaking society, managed household economies and support systems for the elderly during periods of drought and crisis.
Key themes include:
- The vulnerability of the elderly during famine and their reliance on kin.
- Gendered approaches used by old men and women to secure aid from their children.
- The management of social and material worlds in dire circumstances.
- How survival strategies can impact kinship bonds, challenging Western notions of family.
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition