In Engels rsquo The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State he does not use the word tot...........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship

In Engels’ The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State , he does not use the word totem, but describes the family system (gens) of the

Trobriand islanders

kwakitual tribe

Neur tribe

Seneca tribe

- In Engels’ *The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State*, he explores the concept of family systems or "gens".

- He especially emphasizes the Iroquois and specifically discusses the family organization of the Seneca tribe.

- Engels describes their matrilineal system, even if he doesn’t use the word "totem".

- Option 1: Trobriand islanders – These are Melanesian peoples, not discussed by Engels.

- Option 2: Kwakiutl tribe – A Northwest Coast people, not the main focus in Engels’ work.

- Option 3: Neur tribe – Sudanese group, also not discussed in Engels’ book.

- Option 4: Seneca tribe – Main group discussed by Engels, known for matrilineal clans.

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