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