Understanding Kinship in Sociology and Anthropology

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What is kinship in sociology and anthropology?

A set of norms, values, roles, and practices

The system of social organization based on real or putative family ties (correct)

The rights and obligations of people who are related by blood or marriage

The process of transformation or modification of the social and cultural aspects of a society over time

Which factors can influence kinship systems?

Technological and political changes

Ecology, economy, religion, and politics (correct)

Environmental and ideological changes

Demographic and economic changes

What are examples of social institutions?

Family, religion, education, economy, polity, law, and media (correct)

Agriculture and trade

Healthcare and welfare

Transportation and communication

What is social and cultural change in sociology and anthropology?

The process of transformation or modification of the social and cultural aspects of a society over time Signup and view all the answers

What can cause social and cultural change?

Environmental, technological, demographic, political, economic, or ideological changes Signup and view all the answers

How do social institutions affect human action?

They both constrain and enable human action Signup and view all the answers

What is ethnocentrism?

The attitude or belief that one's own ethnic group, culture, or nation is superior to others Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of kinship based on the text?

Bilateral system where descent is traced through both the male and female lines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a social institution mentioned in the text?

Family Signup and view all the answers

What is industrialization according to the text?

The process of transforming an agrarian society into a modern one based on manufacturing, technology, and urbanization Signup and view all the answers

What is globalization based on the text?

The process of increasing the interdependence and integration of different regions, countries, and cultures in the world Signup and view all the answers