The Concept of Kinship Groups Is Often Based on the Idea

question 18

Multiple Choice

The concept of kinship groups is often based on the idea that a nuclear family consists of a mother, a father, and their children. What kind of model is this?

• A) a nearly universal, cross-cultural understanding of kinship
• B) a Euro-American ideal
• C) a stable model that matches the lived experience of most Americans
• D) a model proven to be the best structure for society

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