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Kinship refers to social relationships derived from family ties, including those by blood (consanguinity) and ______.
Kinship refers to social relationships derived from family ties, including those by blood (consanguinity) and ______.
marriage
Consanguineal kinship is based on ______ or birth.
Consanguineal kinship is based on ______ or birth.
blood
Affinal kinship is based on ______.
Affinal kinship is based on ______.
marriage
Social kinships can exist where individuals are not connected by blood or ______.
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.
Two people from different communities may share a bond of kinship through a ______ affiliation.
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Study Notes
Definition of Kinship
- Kinship encompasses social relationships formed through family ties, primarily through blood (consanguinity) and marriage (affinity).
Types of Kinship
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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.
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Affinal Kinship:
- Established through marriage; signifies relationships between spouses.
- Represents basic kinship forms within sociology.
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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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