12 Important Characteristics of a Family are described below: The most important primary human group is the family. The word – family is derived from the Roman word ‘famulus, meaning a servant. (more…)

What are the Salient Characteristics of a Family?
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What are the Important Types of Families?
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Families can be classified into various types or forms, on the basis of authority, structure, residence, marriage, ancestry or lineage, in-group or out-group affiliation and blood relationships. 1. On the basis of authority: On the basis of authority, families can be divided into patriarchal families and matriarchal families. (more…)

What are the Powers given to the Manager of a Joint Hindu Family?
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Just because a member of a joint family is the Manager or Karta of the family, he has no larger proprietary interests in the family property than any other coparcener. Nevertheless, he occupies a position superior to that of the other coparceners, inasmuch as he manages the family property and looks after the interests of […]