Describe the three bases of kinship discussed in the textbook

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Kinship from descent is based on parentage. It is subdivided into bilineal and unilineal systems.
2. Kinship through sharing is based on acts of sharing and support. It may or may not be formally or ritually recognized. An example is adoption.
3. Kinship through marriage is defined as a union between two people.

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a. smudging b. baptism c. fasting d. wedding

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One of the functions of dowry is to ensure a woman's support in widowhood

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe some of the genetic variation that is most common to people native to colder regions of the world

What will be an ideal response?

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