v. Family, Marriage, and Kinship
- In Indian society, the concept of family, marriage, and kinship is deeply rooted in tradition and culture. Families in India are typically patriarchal and hierarchical, with the eldest male member being the head of the household.
- Marriage is considered an essential rite of passage in Indian society. In many traditional Indian communities, marriages are arranged within the same caste or subcaste, and endogamy is highly valued.
- One good example is the preference for arranged marriages in India, which are still quite common, even in urban and educated families. Also, traditional customs like Saptapadi, Kanyadaan, and the dowry system, are still prevalent in some parts of India.
[Image: Types of Kinship]