Understanding Social institution — Sociology STD 11 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 HumanitiesSociologyUnderstanding Social institution2 Marks
Question
What is kinship?
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Answer
Kinship is a system which includes society, recognised relationship based on supposed as well as actual genealogical ties.
It is a network of social relations which constitutes part of the total network of social relations which is the social structure. The system of making emotionally attached close relationship is known as kinship. Kinship system determines:
Rules of social behaviour.
Provides social help and security.
Maintenance of socio-cultural relationship.
Regulates social behaviour.
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