The social psychology of the Australian aboriginal

The Australian aboriginal is not "primitive," but highly specialized, and his social organization has been developed to suit the physical conditions in which he found himself. Many social customs grew out of the inhospitable nature of the country. Totemism, exogamy, mother-in-law avoidance...

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Published in:Journal of applied psychology 1929-04, Vol.13 (2), p.131-144
Main Author: Porteus, S. D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Human
Indigenous Populations
Social Psychology
Values
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Summary:The Australian aboriginal is not "primitive," but highly specialized, and his social organization has been developed to suit the physical conditions in which he found himself. Many social customs grew out of the inhospitable nature of the country. Totemism, exogamy, mother-in-law avoidance, initiation, show evidences of deliberate planning and design, continuing old man dominance, and preserving tribal unity and balance.
ISSN:0021-9010
1939-1854
DOI:10.1037/h0072158