Sociology II · 20 marks
Critically analyse if contemporary Indian society is dominated by the 'nuclear family' structure.
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Syllabus: Systems of Kinship in India: (a) Lineage and descent in India. (b) Types of kinship systems. (c) Family and marriage in India. (d) Household dimensions of the family. (e) Patriarchy, entitlements and sexual division of labour.
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