Roma Kinship by Marriage and by Sponsorship (Fieldwork Data Collected during Expeditions Examining Several Roma Groups in Central and Northern Bulgaria)

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Pages: 132-143

Abstract:

The article explores the ritual kinship of several Roma groups in Central and Northern Bulgaria. The author presents differences and similarities between groups and social structures, with a special focus on the changes caused by marriage (the role of godfathers and godmothers, bilateral networks, etc.).

Keywords:

Roma, kinship, marriage, godfather and godmother, in-laws.

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