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SubjectsSociologySociology & SocietyChapter 2 — Family & Social Structure2.1 Family & Kinship

Topic 2.1 · Sociology · Family & Social Structure

Family & Kinship

Family is the primary social institution.

Kinship defines relationships by blood, marriage and adoption.

Important Facts

Types of family
Nuclear, joint, extended
Primary group
Family

Key Points

  • Nuclear family = parents + children
  • Joint family = extended kin under one roof
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Trend: nuclear families are increasing in urban India

Related topics

2.2 Caste, Class & Stratification
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