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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Evolution of Religion: 2 Theories
The following points highlight the two important theories regarding the evolution of religion. The theories are: 1. Animism 2. Naturism. Theory # 1. Animism: According to animism, the idea of the soul (anima) is central to religion. Hence the name animism. According to E.B. Tylor, primitive man hit upon the idea of soul because of… Continue reading Evolution of Religion: 2 Theories
Magical Approach of Life
In this article we will discuss about the magical approach of life. Introduction to Magical Approach: There are two ways of tiding over various crises of life. One is the religious approach which means worshipping and offering prayers to the Higher Power in order to earn Divine grace. The other is the magical approach which… Continue reading Magical Approach of Life