According to Gittins, why is Edholm’s anthropological definition of kinship preferable to the functionalist definition of the family?
a. It argues that there is no biological base to kinship.
b. It argues that kinship is a straightforward biological relationship.
c. It stresses the fact that kinship is a social construct and emphasizes the variability of kinship.
d. It specifically outlines the importance of gender and age in understanding families.
c. It stresses the fact that kinship is a social construct and emphasizes the variability of kinship.
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