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Affinity (sociology)
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Affinity (sociology)
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
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.
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