Nyadek- yes you lost me . I had to read a few times, and than look a few things up :) I think that this shows the need for understanding the family dynamics in other cultures, and simply even next door. Theyare all so very different. Yet, as I read yours, I see you state that the Nuer are patrilineal-meaning fathers sides are related but both sides are considered family? Similar, that in most family dynamics that I know of it comes from both sides. I think when families think they are the most important social organization to each other; it would be a great relationship throughout. As far as tracing the kinship, that is so interesting. Great to learn some of the differences of what makes up everybody's
