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Elementary Structures of Kinship
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An anthropological exploration of the fundamental structures and principles that govern kinship systems across different societies.

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The kinship system is the ultimate social structure.

Claude Lévi-Strauss

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Kinship is a universal human phenomenon.

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Kinship systems play a crucial role in organizing societies.

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Kinship serves as a basis for social organization and cultural meaning.

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Kinship structures are deeply ingrained in human existence.

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Kinship systems reflect the fundamental principles of human thought.

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Kinship is a complex web of relationships and obligations.

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Kinship systems provide a framework for understanding social roles and responsibilities.

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Kinship is both a social and a cultural construct.

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Kinship structures vary across different societies and cultures.

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