Sociology I · 12.5 marks · 150 words
Write a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 5. (a) Ogburn's theory of 'defunctionalization' of family.
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Syllabus: Systems of Kinship: (a) Family, household, marriage. (b) Types and forms of family. (c) Lineage and descent. (d) Patriarchy and sexual division of labour. (e) Contemporary trends.
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From the one answer · about 120 words.
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