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Social Institutions: Continuity And Change
In what ways does change in social structure lead to changes in the family structure?
(I) The changes in social structure certainly lead to the changes in the family structure. The social economic political and cultural changes reflect their impact on family structure.
(II) After independence, the rapid process of industrialisations and urbanisation have changed the structure of the extended families to nuclear families.
(III) The urban atmosphere does not accept the concept of joint families. The constraints of urbanisation are in favour of nuclear families.
(IV) The changes in the family structure may occur accidentally as when a war takes place or people migrate in search of work. Sometimes the changes in the family structure are purposely brought about.
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What is the role of the ideas of separation and hierarchy in the caste system?
What are some of the rules that the caste system imposes?
What changes did colonialism bring about in the caste system?
In what sense has caste become relatively invisible for the urban upper castes?
How have tribes been classified in India?
What evidence would you offer against the view that “tribes are primitive communities living isolated lives untouched by civilisation?
What are the factors behind the assertion of tribal identities today?
What are some of the different forms that the family can take?
In what ways can changes in social structure lead to changes in the family structure?
Explain the differences between matriliny and matriarchy.
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