hem more partial to dwelling on land.

This paper will also give some insight on the similarities and differences between the boat dwellers and the land dwellers. These similarities and differences include their way of life, mo

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Within the Bajau family the husband is the "head of the household" but any important issues are discussed with the wife. Women are often responsible for keeping up with the small finances the family sustains. She will then either make purchases or make payments. The woman is in charge of cooking, preparing cassava and gathering firewood from the beaches. She also collects food from the reef and sometimes aids in fishing. Both adults assist each other in childcare. Infants are cared for almost exclusively by the mother.

structure, roles of women, religion, kinship system and their relations with each other as well as the other moorages. There are five different moorages that are recognized by the Bajau.

this and do work along side of their husband. They gather from the beaches usually within groups. In preparation of a ceremony women assist in "sponsoring" the household. They prepare by fixing food, playing music, and decorating the house. A very important role can be given to women and this is the role of shaman.

The Bajau boat dwellers recognize seven groups. These are not closed kin groups because every member has ties, which extend into other groups. Each group assigns a leader to each group and also a leader of each moorage. A maggomboh ceremony is held each year. This ceremony is held to enforce all the kinship ties. This holds the groups together as a unity. "Bajau explain that, if it is not held, illness and death will occur, or great storms with rough seas, strong winds, and heavy rains will visit the area" (p. 35). Kin terms are only used within the nuclear family except in very special cases such as intimate friendships.

es alone. A child lives with his or her parents until they are married. The new couple will usually live with both set of parents for up to one year and then they have to set up a houseboat of their own. They will usually settle in the moorage of the wife. The husband provides "sustenance" and protection for his family. The husband and wife are usually very caring toward one another which probably stems from the small living quarters as well as the great amount of time

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