Understanding the Significance of Kinship

Abstract: The individuals, belonging to all occupations, communities and socio-economic backgrounds are required to understand the meaning and significance of relationships in their lives. From the stage of early childhood, throughout their lives, they are required to be well-informed in terms of ways of management of relationships. Some of these are, implementing effective communication processes, inculcating the traits of morality and ethics, being well-informed in terms of job duties and methodologies, and depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation. All these factors are required to be acknowledged and reinforced, when the individuals are forming terms and relationships with all types of kin. The individuals are required to be well-informed in terms of the factor that their tasks and activities are required to promote well-being and goodwill of others. The individuals acquire support and assistance from others in carrying out their tasks and activities efficiently. Furthermore, they will be able to cope with various types of dilemmas and challenging situations in an efficient manner. As a consequence, individuals will contribute efficiently in doing well in one’s job duties and achievement of desired goals and objectives in personal and professional lives. Therefore, it is well-understood, kinship is facilitating in bringing about improvements in overall standards of living of individuals. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, types of kin, degrees of kinship and factors highlighting roles and importance of kinship in family structures.