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Kinship and the Human Social Organization : Theoretical Perspectives and Contemporary Relevance

Author(s) Mr. Arindam Phukan
Country India
Abstract Kinship, a universal institution rooted in biological, marital, and adoptive ties, has historically structured human relationships, roles, and identities. Drawing on the works of key anthropologists such as Robin Fox, Irawati Karve, A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and David Schneider, the paper traces the evolution of kinship systems and their role in maintaining social cohesion, solidarity, and order. It highlights how kinship establishes rules for marriage, inheritance, and social behavior, and functions as a framework for communication, emotional support, and cultural transmission. This paper, therefore explores the enduring contribution of kinship to the social organization of contemporary society. Contemporary transformations such as urbanization, globalization, reproductive technologies, and legal reforms have diversified kinship patterns, leading to new family forms such as chosen families, single-parent households, and transnational networks. Kinship is increasingly understood as a cultural construct rather than merely a biological connection, allowing flexibility and adaptation in changing socio-economic contexts. Despite these shifts, kinship remains central to defining identity, regulating relationships, and providing care.
Keywords Kinship, Social Organization, Human relationships, Anthropology, Cultural Construct
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-17
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.83629
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