Explain the term fictive kin

What will be an ideal response?


Fictive kin are nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family because they have strong bonds with biological family members and provide important services and care. These emotional ties may be stronger and more lasting than those established by blood or marriage.

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is considered to be the number one social problem today, according to surveys of American adults?

A. the government B. the environment, specifically climate change C. crime D. immigration

Sociology

Professor Yenko is collecting data for her divorce research. She is gathering data to determine divorce rates based on how many Americans finalized their divorces last year. She will then compare it to the number of adults in the United States. Professor Yenko is

A. researching the refined divorce rate. B. researching the crude divorce rate. C. using a longitudinal research method. D. using a cultural-sectional research method.

Sociology

To study the effects of fast food on lifestyle, health, and culture, from which group would a researcher ethically be unable to accept funding?

a. A fast-food restaurant b. A nonprofit health organization c. A private hospital d. A governmental agency like Health and Social Services

Sociology