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Sociology of Kinship
Notes 11. Dry and Stale Atmosphere: The absence of intimacy and strength in mutual relationship is
visible in a joint family as it has so many members. The intimate relation among members
are turning into formalities. The feeling of hatred and antagonis is getting stronger in a joint
family members are getting selfish and as a result a conflict of interests is being developed.
These conflicts are turning into quarrel and disintegrating joint families.
The feeling of hatred and antagonism increases because of having so many
members in a joint family. Members of a joint family are turning selfish.
Conflicts among members is the reason as why the joint families are break-
ing away.
23.6 Summary
• Joint family means a family in which members of many generations remain attached with
one-another for mutual obligations.
• The size of joint family is usually large and there is a co-operative system among them.
• Many forms of joint family is found in India according to authority, lineage, place and right
in properties.
• Administration, guidance, entertainment, bringing up the children, proper use of wealth,
protection of property from division etc. are some of the merits of a joint family.
• The classical form of a family in India has been a joint family. It has been prevalent in India
since Vadic age.
23.7 Keyword
1. Trusteeship Family: According to Karl Jimerman, “A trusteeship family is a family in
which personal interests are scarificed for the welfare of the joint family.
23.8 Review Questions
1. What do you mean by a joint family and what are its characteristics?
2. Briefly describe the forms of joint family.
3. What has been written about joint family in “Mitaakshara.” and “Daibhaga”?
4. Describe the merits of a joint family.
Answers: Self Assessment
1. Opportunity 2. Aged 3. General fund
23.9 Further Readings
Indian Society and Social Problems—Dr. R.N. Saxena.
Encyclopedia of Sociology—Harikrishna Rawat.
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