The role of DNA in tracing ancestry, behavior and personal identity - Genetics and the Kuki society - - Part 4 - |
Chong Singsit * |
The Kukis society and genetic consequences
In light of these observations, it will be highly desirable to not support the marrying of cousins. The ill effects of close marriages eventually show up in the population. The naming of children among the Thadou-Kuki society is unique in that the last syllable of the grand parent becomes the first syllable of the grand child. A physical relationship between the grand parent and the grand child is established and there is continuity of grandparent names. This way of naming provides additional information that will be useful in the construction of a family tree. The use of surname is common among Kukis, particularly when conversation occurs across tribal groups. The DNA data can readily be supported by a historical evidence of surname commonly used among Kukis. Calling out a person by his surname may sound funny, yet this is one way DNA data can be supported with historical evidence. To be continued... Related Articles:
* Chong Singsit, Ph. D. contributes regularly to e-pao.net. The writer can be contacted at singsit(at)earthlink(dot)net . This article was webcasted on 10th December 2007. |
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