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Unit 21: Forms and Functions of Family

• A family where a man is born and brought-up is called a family of origin. Notes
• Division of work in the family is done in various ways. For example, psychological work,
Economical work, physical work, religious work, Political work, socialistic work, etc.

21.4 Keywords
1. Institutional Family: According to Verges, such form of family where behaviour of family
is controlled by public conduct and public customs.
2. Social Control means those provisions by which views of persons emotions, expectations
and behaviour are controlled by any social establishment.

21.5 Review Questions

1. Explain the types of family on the basis of institution.
2. Describe the types of family on the basis of residence.
3. Explain the types of family on the bais of marriage.
4. Analyse the function of a family.

Answers: Self Assessment
1. knowledge 2. Extended 3. Patrilocal

21.6 Further Readings

Marriage and Family in India–K.M. Kapadia
The Society–Massiver and Page.

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