Because African American families often have only one parent, many African American communities have adopted the convention of __________ as a survival mechanism

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Fictive kinship is a term used to describe relationships among individuals who are not biologically related but treat each other as family members. This concept has been particularly significant in African American communities as a way to provide mutual support and to cope with the challenges posed by having a high proportion of single-parent families.

Because African American Families Often Have Only One Parent, Many