Kinship Types in Sociology

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Kinship refers to social relationships derived from family ties, including those by blood (consanguinity) and ______.

marriage

Consanguineal kinship is based on ______ or birth.

blood

Affinal kinship is based on ______.

marriage

Social kinships can exist where individuals are not connected by blood or ______.

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Two people from different communities may share a bond of kinship through a ______ affiliation.

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Definition of Kinship

  • Kinship encompasses social relationships formed through family ties, primarily through blood (consanguinity) and marriage (affinity).

Types of Kinship

  • Consanguineal Kinship:

    • Rooted in blood relations; includes parents, children, and siblings.
    • Considered the most fundamental and universal kinship type, often referred to as primary kinship.
  • Affinal Kinship:

    • Established through marriage; signifies relationships between spouses.
    • Represents basic kinship forms within sociology.
  • Social Kinship:

    • Concept introduced by Schneider indicating that kinship can exist beyond blood or marriage connections.
    • Includes relationships forged through shared affiliations, such as religious groups or social clubs (e.g., Kiwanis, Rotary).
    • Particularly relevant in rural or tribal societies with strong communal ties.

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