Family in India

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Krishna Chakrabortty

• Language: English

• Edition: 2002

• ISBN: 9788170337102

• Pages: 307

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 1.6 inches

About the Book

This insightful sociological study delves deep into the question: How much ‘joint’ are our joint households in contemporary India? Set against the backdrop of rapid socio-economic, political, and demographic transformations, the book examines the evolving nature of family structures—particularly focusing on the shift from structural jointness to functional solidarity.

Using rich empirical data gathered from women residing in both rural and urban households of varying configurations, Krishna Chakrabortty unravels the intricate dynamics of intergenerational ties, familial support systems, and the redefinition of kinship roles. The analysis is informed by a thorough review of theoretical and conceptual frameworks concerning the Indian family system.

The book offers nuanced answers to questions such as:

• How do nuclear families maintain connections with their families of origin?

• Are societal changes affecting all communities uniformly?

• What constitutes functional solidarity, and how does it manifest in daily family life?

The ten chapters progress from theoretical foundations to empirical assessments, concluding with thought-provoking discussions on the future of the joint family system in India.

A valuable resource for students, scholars, and researchers of sociology, anthropology, and family studies, this volume bridges traditional concepts with contemporary realities, making it highly relevant in today’s context of changing familial norms.