Affinity (sociology)
# Affinity (sociology)

Relationships (Outline) :

Types

Genetic or adoptive

Kinship

Family

Parent

father

mother

Grandparent

Sibling

Cousin

By marriage

Spouse

Husband

Wife

Open marriage

Polygamy

Polyandry

Polygyny

Group marriage

Mixed-orientation

Partner(s)

Significant other

Boyfriend

Girlfriend

Cohabitation

Same-sex

Life partner

Friendship (romantic / cross-sex / zone)

Intimate and sexual

Casual

Monogamy

Non-monogamy

Mutual monogamy

Polyamory

Polyfidelity

Cicisbeo

Concubinage

Courtesan

Mistress :

Activities

Bonding

Courtship

Dating

Engagement

Bachelor's Day

Mating

Meet market

Romance

Singles event

Wedding :

Endings

Breakup

Legal/marital separation

Annulment

Divorce

Widowhood :

Emotions and feelings

Affinity

Attachment

Intimacy

Jealousy

Limerence

Love

Platonic

Unconditional

Passion

Sexuality :

Practices

Bride price

dower

dowry

service

Hypergamy

Infidelity

Sexual activity

Transgression

Repression :

Abuse

Child

Dating

Domestic

Elderly

Narcissistic parent

Power and control

Stalking :

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Affinity in terms of sociology, refers to "kinship of spirit", interest and other interpersonal commonalities. Affinity is characterized by high levels of intimacy and sharing, usually in close groups, also known as affinity groups. It differs from affinity in law and Catholic canon law which generally refer to the marriage relationship. Social affinity is generally thought of as "marriage" to ideas, ideals and causes shared by a tight community of people.

## Theories

In Social affinity in a modern world, Boston College professor, James Allan Vela-McConnell explores the emergence of the concept of "social affinity" bridging classical sociology and social psychology, identifying "the notion of social cohesion" based upon the sentiment of moral obligation.

Max Weber articulated "Elective Affinities".

## Examples

Affinity is shown or demonstrated by an individual identifying with a subculture, ethnicity, or other groups, within a larger national culture. Self-identification with a group is a valid form of expressing affinity.

