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Name and explain the 3 irregular forms of marriage
Elopement, Intrusion and Forcible Application of Vermillion
What is 'Sagai' and which tribe follows it and what does it indicate?
'Sagai' is known as widow remarriage. Kharia tribe. It indicates high status of women.
What is Anader? Name the tribe following it?
Marriage by Intrusion. The Ho
Who is a 'Deuri'?
The local priest among The Ho tribe
What is 'Opportipi'?
Marriage by capture with mutual consent
Explain the term 'Rajikhusi Marriage'
Marriage based on mutual love often leading to elopement and is socially recognised
Explain the importance of omens in a kharia marriage
When the girl's parental group is invited to the boy's house, they are keen to observe omens. Bad omens may send them back home without completing the journey
Among the Ho tribe girls do not marry before _____ and boys before _____
18, 24
Who is a Dandia? In which tribe is he found?
A go between who acts as a liaison between the two groups. Kharia
_______ is a favoured form of marital alliance among the Kharia?
Cross-Cousin Marriage
Among the ______ one must go outside the clan to marry
The Khasi
Explain the process of divorce among the Khasi
. Marital faithlessness, Barrenness, etc. - No Mutual Consent, Compensation- Made in Public- Pregnant women NO- Children with mom
Prohibition of sex relations between the closest relatives, i.e. between father and daughter, mother and son, etc. is called _______
Incest Taboo
Name any 2 functions of Marriage
Regulation of sex life, Marriage leading to establishment of family, Provides for economic cooperation, Marriage aims at social solidarity
What are the main features of the Andi form of Marriage in the Ho tribe?
Selection of partner made by father or other guardian- A dutam is appointed to negotiate between the families- bride price 'gonong' has to be paid
A married woman ends up playing the dual role. Merit or Demerit?
