Kinship
Kinship
Kinship (/ˈkɪnʃɪp/) is a term used in Anthropology and Sociology to denote the network of social relationships that form an important part of the lives of most humans in most societies. The etymology of the word "kinship" comes from the Old English cynn, meaning family, race, kind, nature, and gender.
Definition
Kinship refers to the culturally defined relationships between individuals who are commonly thought of as having family ties. All societies use kinship as a basis for forming social groups, for classifying people, and for certain interpersonal interactions.
Types of Kinship
Kinship can be categorized into two main types: Consanguineal kinship and Affinal kinship.
- Consanguineal kinship is based on blood relations, such as between parents and their children or between siblings.
- Affinal kinship is based on marriage, such as between a husband and wife or between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Importance of Kinship
Kinship is important in different societies for various reasons. It often determines individuals' rights and obligations vis-a-vis each other, the roles they play, the respect and deference they owe each other, and the nature and limit of their interactions.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kinship
- Wikipedia's article - Kinship
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