Murdock's recent analysis of standardized behavior associated with pairs
of cross-sex kin emphasizes the "nearly identical distribution" throughout
the world. While recognizing the broad similarities, the authors point to
certain differences between continental areas that are related to specific
social factors, including the structure of descent groups and the nature of
marriage arrangements.
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