Relatives and relations in Paluai

Schokkin, Dineke, and Otto, Ton (2017) Relatives and relations in Paluai. Oceanic Linguistics, 56 (1). pp. 226-246.

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Abstract

This paper discusses the expression of kinship in Paluai (Baluan-Pam, ISO 639-3: blq), an Oceanic language spoken on Baluan Island, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea. Based on data gathered during extensive fieldwork, the authors first consider the formal characteristics of nominal possessive constructions that are relevant to the kinship system. Subsequently, the set of consanguineal and affinal kinship terms is presented, followed by a detailed discussion of social organization on Baluan Island and the role of the kinship system therein, and how this may fit in with the different forms of nominal possession that various terms can take. All kin terms except four (pên 'daughter', pwai 'cousin', kauwat 'in-law', and polam 'inlaw') can only enter into direct possessive constructions. The final part of the paper is dedicated to the use of kinship terms in a changing cultural context, including the use of birth order terms, which are a relatively rare phenomenon, and the partial replacement of the system by terms from the creole language Tok Pisin.

Item ID: 49415
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1527-9421
Keywords: Paluai; Papua New Guinea; kinship
Date Deposited: 14 Feb 2018 02:28
FoR Codes: 45 INDIGENOUS STUDIES > 4513 Pacific Peoples culture, language and history > 451310 Pacific Peoples linguistics and languages @ 80%
44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4410 Sociology > 441009 Sociology of family and relationships @ 20%
SEO Codes: 95 CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING > 9502 Communication > 950201 Communication Across Languages and Culture @ 50%
97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970120 Expanding Knowledge in Language, Communication and Culture @ 50%
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