Family Types: 3 Main Types of Family | Sociology

The following points highlight the three main types of families. The types are: 1. The Agrarian Family 2. Modern Family 3. Traditional Indian Family. Type # 1. The Agrarian Family: A major theme in sociological studies of the family is the relationship between the structure of the family and the process of industrialisation. Under the… Continue reading Family Types: 3 Main Types of Family | Sociology

Family: Definition, Function, Influence and Future

In this article we will discuss about Family:- 1. Definition of Family 2. Functions of the Family 3. Influences Affecting 4. The Future. Definition of Family: A human child needs care and protection for its survival for a longer period than is necessary for the survival of other animal babies. The relationship that develops around… Continue reading Family: Definition, Function, Influence and Future

Views of Various Writers on the Origin of Family

In this article we will discuss about the views of various writers on the origin and evolution of family. Lewis H. Morgan’s work “Ancient Society” was published in 1877. Marx read this work and made extensive notes on it. But it was Engels who published in 1884 an extensive commentary on it after Marx’s death… Continue reading Views of Various Writers on the Origin of Family