Question

Arrange the following kin groups in increasing order from simplest to complex type: (A) Clan
(B) Lineage
(C) Family
(D) Tribe
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (D), (C)
• B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• C. (C), (B), (A), (D)
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Hint:

In kinship systems, groups grow in complexity as they expand beyond the nuclear family to include multiple generations, ancestors, and extended family networks.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In kinship systems, the complexity of a kin group increases as the group encompasses more members and has a broader social structure.
- Family (C): The smallest and simplest kin group, consisting of parents and their children, representing the core social unit.
- Lineage (B): A kin group consisting of a series of direct ancestors and their descendants, often within a specific family line. It is more complex than a family because it includes multiple generations.
- Clan (A): A larger kin group that may trace its descent from a common ancestor but may not have a specific line of descent. It is more complex than a lineage.
- Tribe (D): The most complex kin group, consisting of multiple clans and lineages, often forming a larger social and political entity.
Step 1: Analyzing the order.
The simplest kin group is the family, followed by the lineage (which includes multiple generations), then the clan (a larger unit with shared ancestry), and finally the tribe, which encompasses several clans.
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