In this article we will discuss about the pattern of kinship in India. Kinship system is essentially a ‘cultural system.’ There is no universal kinship pattern in the world. It varies according to varying cultural systems. By way of illustration, we may refer to differences in kinship patterns obtaining in European and Indian societies. In… Continue reading Kinship in India
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Kinship: Meaning and Usages
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and usages of kinship. Meaning of Kinship: The bond of blood or marriage which binds people together in group is called kinship. In order to understand kinship, we may start with a familiar biological fact: men and women have sexual intercourse and, as a result, women… Continue reading Kinship: Meaning and Usages
Kinship: Meaning, Types and Other Information
Notes on Kinship: Meaning, Types and Other Information! Meaning of kinship: Man does not live alone in society. From birth till death he is surrounded by a number of people. Some of these people are his relatives, some are friends some are neighbours while all others are strangers and unknown to him. He is bound… Continue reading Kinship: Meaning, Types and Other Information