Anthropologists Have Clearly Demonstrated That Kinship Is Not Solely Given

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Essay

Anthropologists have clearly demonstrated that kinship is not solely given at birth via biological connections or through marriage alliances but can be acquired through other means. What are three other ways in which kinship can be acquired? What are the benefits of being able to acquire kinship outside of biological relations and marriage? Provide at least two examples of alternate forms of acquiring kinship in the United States and in your own home community.

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Definitions:

Normalization Program

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