birth order

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birth order

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Micronesian culture
Kinship and marriage
Birth order has traditionally been widely important in Micronesian societies. The eldest child typically represents the family or lineage in public, is expected to inherit any lineal political offices, and directs the use of lineage or family lands. Younger siblings generally exhibit formal respect to…
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Birth order has traditionally been widely important in Micronesian societies. The eldest child typically represents the family or lineage in public, is expected to inherit any lineal political offices, and directs the use of lineage or family lands. Younger siblings generally exhibit formal respect to…
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