In addition to all the personal support I've received in the forum, I've been reading the articles here as part of my education. The quote below is from one of them.
"Two formats are employed in the presentation of pedigrees. The traditional agnate (patrilineal) format concentrates on lineage through your father's father's father, etc. This may include collaterals (siblings) in some generations, but except for spouses every individual indicated will be of the same family and bear the same surname. In the seize quartier (multilineal) format, preferred by many American genealogists, every ancestral lineage is indicated in each generation; in other words, the father and mother of each ancestor, ad infinitum. Patrilineal genealogies are usually more profound than multilineal ones."
https://www.italiangenealogy.com/articl ... -genealogy
I uncertain of the author or when this was written and I don't want to "bite the hand that has been feeding me", but I can't help take exception to the last line in that quote. Perhaps it is nothing more than a translation error for the word profound....?......or is it a dated relic from a misogynistic past?...or it may just be my completely 'American' perspective---you be the judge!
pro·found, prəˈfound, adjective
1. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
"profound social changes"
synonyms: heartfelt, intense, keen, great, extreme, acute, severe, sincere, earnest, deep, deep-seated, overpowering, overwhelming, fervent, ardent
"profound relief"
far-reaching, radical, extensive, sweeping, exhaustive, thoroughgoing
"a profound change"
2. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
"a profound philosopher"
synonyms: wise, learned, clever, intelligent, scholarly, sage, erudite, discerning, penetrating, perceptive, astute, thoughtful, insightful, percipient, perspicacious; (rare) sapient
"a profound analysis"
In this modern world of DNA tests and at least the 'lip-service' paid to women's equality, I can't understand where the profundity is from tracing father to father only. Yes, my name was passed along from my father.....but with it came only 50% of my DNA!
Am I any more heartfelt, far-reaching or scholarly by ignoring one complete half of the people who enabled me to be me?
Patrilineal vs Multilineal--RANT warning
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Re: Patrilineal vs Multilineal--RANT warning
Nick -
Perhaps as a woman I could answer this. As a thorough Italian - with both Abruzzi and Sicilian roots -- my understanding and upbringing was in a patriarchal society. Perhaps this is what the article was learning toward as it mentioned that all information was contextual - based on ethnicity and culture. Knowing this wonderful group of people, I do not think they would write or publicize information which dwarfs the woman's contribution to your DNA. Are you familiar with One Name genealogy? Does studying one name throughout time mean that all other names are immaterial? No, it is a focus. Just a few thoughts....
Peonygirl
Perhaps as a woman I could answer this. As a thorough Italian - with both Abruzzi and Sicilian roots -- my understanding and upbringing was in a patriarchal society. Perhaps this is what the article was learning toward as it mentioned that all information was contextual - based on ethnicity and culture. Knowing this wonderful group of people, I do not think they would write or publicize information which dwarfs the woman's contribution to your DNA. Are you familiar with One Name genealogy? Does studying one name throughout time mean that all other names are immaterial? No, it is a focus. Just a few thoughts....
Peonygirl
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