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    This document discusses regional, ethnic, and other types of voluntary associations. It provides examples of how regional associations in Peru and China help migrants adapt to urban life. Ethnic associations are common in West Africa and promote mutual aid. Rotating credit associations found in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean are based on members regularly contributing to a shared fund that is given to members in turns. Multi-ethnic associations unite groups for economic and political empowerment. Urbanization, economic needs, and social changes can encourage the formation of new associations.

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    This document discusses regional, ethnic, and other types of voluntary associations. It provides examples of how regional associations in Peru and China help migrants adapt to urban life. Ethnic associations are common in West Africa and promote mutual aid. Rotating credit associations found in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean are based on members regularly contributing to a shared fund that is given to members in turns. Multi-ethnic associations unite groups for economic and political empowerment. Urbanization, economic needs, and social changes can encourage the formation of new associations.

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    Introduction to Cultural

    Anthropology

    Lecture 33
    Associations, Cultures and
    Societies

    A Closer Look at
    Associations
    Regional and Ethnic Associations
    o Regional and ethnic organizations are voluntary
    associations whose members possess variably
    ascribed characteristics.

    o Both usually occur in societies where


    technological advance is accelerating, bringing
    with it economic and social complexities.
    Regional and Ethnic
    Associations
    o Despite a variety of types, regional and ethnic
    associations commonly emphasize helping
    members adapt to new conditions.

    o They keep members in touch with home area


    traditions.

    o They promote improved living conditions for


    members who have recently migrated to urban
    areas
    Examples of Regional
    Associations
    o Regional associations (serranos) help rural
    migrants adapt to urban life and Lima, Peru.

    o They lobby the government on community issues,


    assist members with enculturation, organize
    fiestas, and act as clearing house for flow of
    information.
    o Chinatowns in major cities of the world have
    associations performing a similar function for
    Chinese immigrants.
    Ethnic Associations

    o Ethnic Associations are based on ethic ties.

    o Such associations are particularly prominent in


    urban centers of West Africa.

    o Even tribal unions are commonly found in Ghana


    and Nigeria.
    Rotating Credit Associations

    o Such associations are based on the principle of


    mutual aid.
    o Each group member contributes regularly to a
    fund, which is handed over to one member on a
    rotation basis.
    o Such associations are common in East, South and
    southeast Asia, in west Africa and the West
    Indies.
    Rotating Credit Associations
    o Default is rare due to social pressure and the
    incentive is reasonable since membership ranges
    from 10 to 30 contributors.

    o No need for collateral, since only trustworthiness


    is needed.
    Multi-ethnic Associations

    o Associations with a common purpose of


    economic or socio-political empowerment are
    often multi-ethnic.

    o Savings and loan associations in New Guinea


    link women from different tribal areas.
    Formation of Associations

    o Age sets arise in societies which have frequent


    warfare or is found amongst groups with varying
    populations, due to which kinship systems are not
    sufficient for alliance purposes.

    o Urbanization and economic compulsions (lack of


    access to credit) also form associations.

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