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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the cultural and social constructs of the Basseri of Iran, a nomadic culture. This paper considers the kinship ties and economic organization, as well as political elements. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A. Language 1. Farsi 2. Arabic 3. Turkish B. Related to other groups 1. Yazd-e-Khast 2. Bugard-Basseri 3. Basseri of Semnam near Tehran C. Kinship relationships
1. Agnatic kinship 2. Patrilineally defined 3. Lineage does not follow the mother.
D. Hierarchy 1. Male leader of the tent makes decisions. 2. This leader makes marital decisions for others. 3. Male leader is the "marriage guardian." E. Marital
contracts 1. Marital contracts are a distinct process 2. Plans are made regarding the transfer of property 3. Marital contracts influence the allocation of herds and resources. F.
The tent system 1. The community is based on a structure of tents and camps, which are purposeful. 2. These social units are individually governed. III.
Political Organization A. Social constructs are defined by political perspectives. 1. The Basseri began as a part of the Khamesh confederacy of the 19th century. 2. After the loss
of the confederacy, the Basseri continued. 3. Political structure linked to family order. B. Bounded social groups 1. Power, control and the family organization. 2. The
establishment of political, religious and social control through organizational dominance. 3. Special cultural views relate to social segments, and the Basseri reflect a subculture view, while also defining independence.
C. Family perspective is influenced by ethnic culture and social class. 1. Less influence from outside social cultures. 2. Significance placed on the economy of roles defined by the
structure of their culture. D. Economic interdependence 1. The role of the headman 2. Lineal progression of leadership. 3. Formal and informal leaders emerge. 4.
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