Sociology II · 20 marks
Examine how the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, seeking to elevate the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, contributes to the advancement of gender equality and empowerment of women within the Indian context.
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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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