Kinship and Social Organization

Kinship and social organization refer to how societies categorize family relationships and structure community roles. Kinship includes the shared bonds of blood, marriage, or adoption, shaping identities and responsibilities. Social organization is the way these relationships influence roles, hierarchy, and cooperation within a group—such as family units, clans, or clans, which coordinate resources, support, and decision-making. Together, they provide a framework for social harmony, inheritance, and cultural continuity, helping communities function smoothly through understood relationships and roles.