Kinship Groups: Lineage, Clan, and Moiety in Sociological Perspective
Introduction on Kinship Groups Kinship is one of the fundamental organizing principles in human societies, shaping social structures, inheritance, marriage systems, and political alliances. Among the various forms of kinship groups, lineage, clan, and moiety play crucial roles in defining social relationships, descent patterns, and group solidarity. These kinship structures vary across cultures but share common features … Read more