CHAPTER 4 (SOCIOLOGY BSC)(encrypted).pdf

SIVCIOLOGYNRELATED DESCRIPTION ARE THETRE

1. CHAPTER 4

FAMILY AND
MARRIAGE

2. Vision

Learning objectives

After studying this chapter the learner should be able to:
+ Understand the concept and characteristics of family.
+ Describe the basic needs of family.

» Discuss different types and functions of family.

+ Discuss the concept of marriage, forms, and functions
of marriage.

+ Explain the social customs relating to marriage.
¢ Understand the importance of marriage.
* Discuss the legislation on Indian marriage and family.

+ Understand influence of marriage and family on heath
and health practices.

3. Chapter outline

Definitions of family
Characteristics of family

Basic needs of family

Types of family

Functions of family

Marriage and forms of marriage

Social customs relating to marriage and
importance of marriage

Legislation on Indian marriage and family

Influence of family and marriage on health and
health practices

5. Vision

Distinctive features of the family Y

6. Vision

Universal Functions of the family ¡y

Biological Functions
Psychological Functions
Physical Functions
Economic Functions
Social Functions
Religious Functions
Political Functions
Cultural Functions
Educational Functions
Recreational Functions

7. BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILY

Housing

Food

Security

Health

Clothing

Education

Love

Effective Communication

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8. TYPES OF FAMILY y
(ON THE BASIS OF SIZE)

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9. Vision

On the basis of residence

he Basis of
Residence
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10. On the basis of marriage

On basis of
Marriage

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Polygamous Monogamous

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Polyandrous Polygnous

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11. THE MODERN FAMILY CHANGES Y

Preference for live in relationships

Reproduction not solely depends upon family

Replacement of physical care by other agencies

Change in the status of women

Change in socialization and social control

Diminished religious control

Changes in the recreational function

Decreased size of the family

Changes in administration and decision making system

‘Changes in economic functions

Lack of emotional bonds and stability in the family

12. DOWRY SYSTEM IN INDIA y

¢ Marriage is not only an integral part of society
but also a source of joy as well as new
beginnings.

+ But the longest standing evils associated with
marriage from a woman’s point of view in the
Indian society is the Dowry system that is still
prevalent in the 21st century.

13. Causes of Dowry System

Lack of willingness and commitment of the society

14. MARRIAGE y

» Marriage is a socially recognized universal
institution which is found is every society.

* It is a social contract of two opposite sexes for
the satisfaction of physical, biological, social,
psychological and spiritual needs of males and
females.

¢ It leads to the formation of family and the
procreation of children.

15. Definitions of marriage Y

“Marriage is a relation of one or more men to
one or more women which is recognized by
customs or law and involves certain rights and
duties both in case of parties entering into the
union and in the case of children born of it”

Edward Westermark

16. Vision

Characteristics of Marriage

17. Vision

Types of marriages in India

* On the basis of number of mates

Monogamy, Polygamy (Polyandry & Polygyny), Group marriage
* On the basis of rules of mate selection

Endogamous and Exogamous marriages

* On the Basis of marriages among kinship

Cross-cousin marriage, Parallel Cousin marriage, Levirate,
Sororate

+ On the basis upon higher or lower caste
Hypergamy (Anuloma) and Hypogamy (Pratiloma)

+ Marriages based upon personal or social sanctions
love and arrange marriages

* On basis of religion

Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Buddhi, Jaini,court and
mixed marriages

18. Functions of marriage

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19. Y

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Social Customs relating to marriage ir)

India

Engagement ceremony
Pre-wedding ceremonies
Wedding Attire

Wedding ceremony

Post — wedding ceremonies

20. IMPORTANCE OF MARRIAGE

Provides love and emotional security
Beginning of new life

Promotes oneness

Gives purpose to life

Parenting

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21. CHANGES IN LEGISLATIONS OF FAMILY y

AND MARRIAGE IN INDIA MARRIAGE ACT

The Hindu marriage act, 1955

The special marriage act, 1954

The foreign marriage act 1969
Christian marriage act

Muslim marriage act

Sikh (Annand) marriage act 2012
Child marriage prohibition act, 2006
The Hindus succession act

22. INFLUENCE OF MARRIAGE ON
HEALTH AND HEALTH PRACTICES

Affects Mood

Lowers Stress and Anxiety

Better immune functions

Healthy behavior

Better mental health

Marriage helps to promote healthy habits
Married people age more happily
Recover from ailments more quickly

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