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Scope note
The recognized ties of relationship, by descent, marriage, or ritual, that form the basis of social organization.
Broader terms
social relations
Narrower terms
matriarchy
patriarchy
Related terms
clans
family
genealogy
joking relationships
marriage
social structure
Subject category
05.01.04 KINSHIP AND MARRIAGE
Indexing history
For publications indexed before 2006, see also family.
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