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What is characterized by multiple wives having one husband?
What is characterized by multiple wives having one husband?
Which term describes a marriage between multiple individuals of any gender?
Which term describes a marriage between multiple individuals of any gender?
In a matriarchal society, who typically holds power and authority?
In a matriarchal society, who typically holds power and authority?
What best describes a kinship relationship established through blood ties?
What best describes a kinship relationship established through blood ties?
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Which type of descent traces lineages exclusively through the father's side?
Which type of descent traces lineages exclusively through the father's side?
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In which living arrangement do couples not live near either the husband's or wife's family?
In which living arrangement do couples not live near either the husband's or wife's family?
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Which of the following represents a secondary degree of kinship?
Which of the following represents a secondary degree of kinship?
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Which concept denotes an arrangement where both parties have equal rights and responsibilities in decision-making?
Which concept denotes an arrangement where both parties have equal rights and responsibilities in decision-making?
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What type of marriage involves one woman having multiple husbands?
What type of marriage involves one woman having multiple husbands?
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Which type of descent recognizes lineage through both the mother and father equally?
Which type of descent recognizes lineage through both the mother and father equally?
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What living arrangement describes a couple moving away from their families?
What living arrangement describes a couple moving away from their families?
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Which kinship degree includes grandparents and cousins?
Which kinship degree includes grandparents and cousins?
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Which term describes a family structure where the husband’s lineage is emphasized?
Which term describes a family structure where the husband’s lineage is emphasized?
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What type of marriage allows for multiple individuals regardless of gender to be involved?
What type of marriage allows for multiple individuals regardless of gender to be involved?
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Which type of authority in kinship structures is characterized by female dominance?
Which type of authority in kinship structures is characterized by female dominance?
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Which of the following best defines a kinship based on marital ties rather than blood?
Which of the following best defines a kinship based on marital ties rather than blood?
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Study Notes
Kinship
- Kinship is the most universal human relationship based on blood ties, marriage, or adoption
- Kinship relationships are classified according to biological ties (blood relatives), marriage ties (affinal relatives), and adoption ties.
- Different degrees of kinship exist:
- Primary: Immediate family (e.g., parents, siblings)
- Secondary: Extended family (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles)
- Tertiary: More distant relatives
Kinship Meanings
- Patrilineal Descent: Traces lineage through the father's side
- Matrilineal Descent: Traces lineage through the mother's side
- Bilateral Descent: Traces lineage through both the father's and mother's side
- Patriarchal: Men hold power and authority
- Matriarchal: Women hold power and authority
- Equalitarian: Both genders have equal power and authority
- Patrilocal: Couples live near the husband's family
- Matrilocal: Couples live near the wife's family
- Bilocal: Couples live near either the husband's or wife's family
- Neolocal: Couples live away from both families
- Avunlocal: Couples live near the husband's maternal uncle
Marriage Forms
- Monogamy: One husband and one wife
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Polygamy: Multiple spouses
- Polygyny: One man with multiple wives
- Polyandry: One woman with multiple husbands
- Group Marriage: Multiple individuals regardless of gender (minimum of 4)
Bases of Kinship
- Consanguineal: Relationship based on blood ties (common ancestors)
- Affinal: Relationship based on marriage (not common ancestors)
Degrees of Kinship
- First-Degree Kin: Parents, siblings
- Second-Degree Kin: Grandparents, aunts, uncles
- Third-Degree Kin: Relatives connected through marriage or through more extended family relationships
Other Relationships
- Visiting Marriage: Non-permanent relationship where couples maintain separate residences but meet regularly for intimacy.
- Relationship by blood: Based on shared ancestors
- Relationship by marriage: Based on marriage relationship.
- Ancestor: one's predecessors.
- Decent: The process of tracing lineage or inheritance through generations.
- Patriarchal: A system where fathers or eldest males hold dominant authority
- Matriarchal: A system where mothers or eldest females hold dominant authority
- Equalitarian: A system where both genders share equal authority.
- Kin: (kin) is a term used to refer to one's family members, either by blood or marriage.
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Explore the fascinating world of kinship and its various classifications based on blood ties, marriage, and adoption. This quiz covers key concepts such as patrilineal and matrilineal descent, as well as the different degrees of kinship relationships. Test your knowledge on how different cultures define kinship and familial structures.
