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mwit1967

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Distinguish between the vertical and horizontal functions of kinship.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is fictive kinship?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


quynhmickitran

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
Horizontal function integrates society through marriage alliances while the vertical provides social continuity across generations.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
It is a kinship term used for individuals who are not related by blood or marriage but are considered part of the functioning family.


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