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. […]
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. Image Source: i.ytimg.com 1. On the basis of authority: On the basis of authority, families can be divided into patriarchal families and matriarchal families. […]
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 the family on behalf of [...]