What term describes the social network of people who are related by common ancestry?

• A. Nuclear
• B. Kinship
• C. Extended
• D. Matriarchal family

Answer: (B)

Kinship refers to the social network of people connected by common ancestry, encompassing both blood ties and ties formed through marriage. It describes how relatives are linked across generations and how those connections shape roles, obligations, and social organization within a group. This concept covers the broader web of connections beyond a single household, including extended family and descent lines. The other terms describe specific family structures or dynamics rather than the network of related individuals: a nuclear family is the immediate household unit; an extended family refers to more relatives but focuses on household size and reach; a matriarchal family centers on who holds authority rather than the network of relationships. So kinship best captures the idea described.