Social Institutions: Continuity and Change — Sociology STD 12 Humanities — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 HumanitiesSociologySocial Institutions: Continuity and Change4 Marks
Question
In what ways can changes in social structure lead to changes in family structure?
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Answer
According to social structure a family can be male headed or female headed; migration of men in search of work can increase the number of female headed households.
It can be nuclear or extended, depending on social norms, living/housing conditions, etc.
The line of descent can be matrilineal or patrilineal; socio-cultural traditions determine this.
The long work schedules of young parents may lead to increasing number of grand parents moving in as care givers for young grand children.
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