According to sociologist Judy Root Aulette, "families we choose" include blood ties and legal ties, but they also include______________ , persons who are not actually related by blood but who are accepted as family members.

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The term "fictive kin" refers to individuals who are not biologically or legally related to a person, but who are considered family members through social ties and relationships. They may include close friends, neighbors, mentors, or even former partners. Fictive kin can provide emotional and practical support similar to that provided by blood relatives, and are recognized as family members in many cultures and communities.

According to Sociologist Judy Root Aulette, "Families We Choose" Include