Category: Family

Some of the major forms of family are as follows: (1) On the basis of authority, a family may be patriarchal or matriarchal. The Patriarchal Family: The patriarchal family was prevalent not only in the civilized society of antiquity but also in the feudal society. This type of family has become world famous. The Old… Continue reading Forms of Family: 7 Major Forms of Family

The Meaning and Characteristics of Family! At the outset it is important to explain the sense in which the term “family” is used. The word “family” has been taken over from the Roman word, “famulus”, meaning a servant. In Roman law, the word denoted the group of producers and slaves and other servants as well… Continue reading The Meaning and Characteristics of Family

Patriarchal Family: Causes of the Decay of Patriarchal Family! After the Renaissance and Reformation came a new age of science and democracy which began to undermine the foundations of the patriarchal family. On the one hand, there were economic factors involving industrialism, urbanism and mobility which broke down the self-sufficiency of the patriarchal family.