Answer to Question #252984 in Sociology for Kofi Lit

Question

The principles of inheritance, succession and residence have the propensity to impact kin relationships in traditional societies. Discuss

Answer 1

Inheritance and succession had the norm of impacting the relationship between the kin and the parents. The relationship between the two was rich in the sense that next of kin was well cared for as he/she had the mandate to inherit the wealth of the parents.