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FAMILY(KULA) IN VEDIC PERIOD

Patriarchal,patrilineal structure-kulpati///karta as head


Joint extended family
Salient features/main characteristics:
Joint habitation
Common/joint kitchen
Joint property
Headship
Ancestor worship-sraddha
Honour to guests
Position of women-respectable
Advantages:
Division of Labour
Economy
Opportunities for leisure
Social security
A cradle of virtues:social solidarity
Disadvantages/limitations:
Nepotism
Bred parasites
Little scope for fastening of individual autonomy
Not congenial for individual growth
Constant bickerings and squabbles

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