Kin Behaviour

Kin behaviour refers to the kind of relationships that are existing and or stipulated between relatives.The family forms the basis for certain primary relationships.The relationships established in the family group are affected by generation,relative age and by similaries or differences of sex.

Those members of the parental generation who are in a position of authority are entitled to obedience and respect others may share an intimacy without super or subordination.Mutual affection,loyalty and support are expected of brothers and sisters.

The patterns of behaviour that prevail between relatives define their relationships and as such are an integral part of the kinship system.

With the set of relatives outside the family there is often a greater variety of behaviour patterns some based on the model of intra family relationships but others of a diverse nature such as joking and avoidance.