Practice mode Social Institutions

What is a group of people linked by blood (consanguinity), marriage (affinity) and living together (co-residence) called?

Correct answer A. Family

Explanation

A family is defined as people bound by ties of blood, marriage or adoption who often share a household. This combination of kinship and co-residence distinguishes it from neighbourhoods or classes.

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