Topics
Introduction of Sociology
Contribution of Western and Indian Sociologists
- Introduction to Western Sociologists
- Auguste Comte (1798-1857)
- Emile Durkheim (1858-1917)
- Karl Marx (1818-1883)
- Abdul Rahman Ibn-khaldun
- Harriet Martineau (1802 – 1876)
- Durkheims’ Theory of Suicide
- William Du Bois (1868 – 1963)
- Marxian Theory of ‘Class Conflict’
- Introduction to Indian Sociologists
- Dr. G. S. Ghurye (1893-1983)
- Dr. M. N. Srinivas (1916-1999)
- Dr. Iravati Karve (1905-1970)
Basic Concepts in Sociology
- Introduction of Society
- Definition of Society
- Characteristics of Society
- Introduction of Community
- Definition of Community
- Elements of Community
- Introduction of Social Group
- Definition of Social Group
- Characteristics of Social Group
- Types of Social Group
- Concept of Social Status
- Types of Social Status
- Concept of Social Role
- Social Role Related Concept
- Concept of Social Norms
- Types of Social Norms
Social Institutions
- Concept of Social Institutions
- Characteristics of Social Institutions
- Concept of Family
- Functions of Family
- Forms of Family
- Twenty-first Century Families
- Concept of Marriage
- Forms of Marriage
- Family, Marriage and Kinship
- Economy and Work
- Concept of Education
- Types of Education
- Importance of Education
- Education and Social Division
Culture
Socialization
Social Stratification
Social Change
Notes
Forms of Family:
Family is broadly classified into two forms based on its structure into :
(a) Joint Family: Joint family consists of two or more generations living under the same roof and sharing a common kitchen. The joint family is considered as a very strong feature of rural society in India. A joint family is sometimes called ‘Extended family’.
(b) Nuclear Family: Nuclear family consists of two generations, parents and their children. Nuclear families are commonly seen in urban areas.
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On the basis of authority within the family, two broad forms of the family can be identified,
Matriarchal family and Patriarchal family:
| MATRIARCHIAL FAMILY | PATRIARCHIAL FAMILY |
| Authority rests at the hands of the mother in a matriarchal family. She is considered the head of the family. | The eldest male is regarded as the head of the patriarchal family. All authority rests at the hands of the male head. |
| Matriarchal families follow a matrilineal system of lineage i.e. descent through mother’s line. | The patriarchal family is also patrilineal i.e., the descent is traced through father’s line. |
| Residence after marriage is matrilocal i.e. the bridegroom lives with the wife’s family. | Residence after marriage is patrilocal. The married couple lives with the husband’s family. |
| The name follows the mother’s line. It is matronymic. | The name of the father’s side continues to the next generation. It is patronymic. |
| The Garo and Khasi tribes of North East India and the Nairs of South India follow the matriarchal system. | The most widespread form of family in India and most parts of the world is the patriarchal family. |
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