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#955 Elizabeth Pillsworth: The Anthropology of Partner Choice, Mating Systems, and Gender

The Dissenter

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Chicha and Status Symbols in Warrior Populations

This chapter delves into how the possession of shrunken heads, number of wives, and quantity of chicha (a fermented manioc beer) were indicators of status among certain warrior populations. It explores the labor-intensive process of chicha production by women and its role in defining social standing. Additionally, the chapter examines the various types of chicha consumed in different regions of South America and briefly touches on parent-offspring conflict regarding partner choice.

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