In societies that recognize bilateral kinship, members of the household use the same kinship terms for both __________ and __________ kin.

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Bilateral kinship means that both sides of the family (maternal and paternal) are recognized and given importance. In such societies, kinship terms (like mother, father, brother, sister, etc.) are used for both consanguineal (related by blood) and affinal (related by marriage) kin. This means that the same term can be used for a blood relative (like a brother) as well as for a relative by marriage (like a brother-in-law). This is because in these societies, the family is seen as an interconnected network of relationships that extend beyond biological ties.

In Societies That Recognize Bilateral Kinship, Members of the Household