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According to sociology and social anthropology, do family institutions differ across cultures?
According to sociology and social anthropology, do family institutions differ across cultures?
Which perspective argues that the nuclear family is best suited for industrial society?
Which perspective argues that the nuclear family is best suited for industrial society?
Do empirical studies support the functionalist perspective on the nuclear family?
Do empirical studies support the functionalist perspective on the nuclear family?
Have nuclear families always existed in India?
Have nuclear families always existed in India?
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What has led to the increase of joint families in post-independent India?
What has led to the increase of joint families in post-independent India?
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Do patriarchal and matriarchal family structures exist in some societies?
Do patriarchal and matriarchal family structures exist in some societies?
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Do matriarchal societies exist?
Do matriarchal societies exist?
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Study Notes
- The family is often seen as a natural and universal social entity.
- Sociology and social anthropology have shown that family institutions differ across cultures.
- The functionalist perspective argues that the nuclear family is best equipped for industrial society.
- Empirical studies show that the functionalist perspective is untrue and gender unjust.
- Nuclear families have always existed in India, particularly among deprived castes and classes.
- The joint family has steadily increased in post-independent India due to increasing life expectancy.
- Studies have shown diverse family forms across societies, including matrilocal and patrilocal customs.
- Patriarchal and matriarchal family structures exist, with women playing a major role in decision-making in some societies.
- Matrilineal societies exist, but not matriarchal societies.
- Careful comparative and empirical studies are needed to understand family institutions in different societies.
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How much do you know about family institutions across cultures? Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the diversity of family structures, from nuclear families to matrilineal societies. Explore the functionalist perspective, gender roles and decision-making, and the historical and cultural context of family forms. Discover the fascinating world of family institutions and expand your sociological and anthropological understanding through this quiz.
