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3.3. Kinship, Marriage and Family

 

3.3.1. KinshipTypes of KinshipRegional differences regarding kinship systems and marriage in North and South India3.3.2. MarriageStructural and functional changes in the marriage system3.3.3. Family in Indian SocietyCharacteristics of FamilyTypes of family2. On the basis of residence:3. On the basis of size and structure:4. On the basis of Authority:5. Family on the basis of descent:Functions of the familyStructural and functional changes in the Indian family systemSome of the major changes in the Indian family system are discussed below:Current status