Kinship Structure

Definition of Kinship Structure

The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Kinship Structure: A term referring to the way social relationships between individuals related by blood, affinal ties or socially defined (fictive) connection are organized and normatively regulated. Kinship is the central organizational principle of many traditional societies, since it is through the kinship structure that social placement, cultural transmission and many functional necessities for life will be met. Extent of relevant kinship connection differs greatly from society to society. Kinship bonds are generally defined more broadly and extensively in traditional societies than in modern capitalist societies.

Kinship Structure: Resources

Notes and References

• Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Kinship Structure. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada