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Definition and universality

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Definition and universality

Part of Marriage

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Definition and universality Laws of marriage (endogamy, exogamy, hypergamy, hypogamy, incest taboo) Type of marriage (monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, group marriage). Functions of marriage Marriage regulations (preferential, prescriptive and proscriptive) Marriage payments (bride wealth and dowry)

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Definition

  1. Definition

    • Family is a biological–social unit

  2. Example / case study

    over-consumption of resources → karma teaches restraint.

  3. Thinkers

    4. Evaluative Phase (1990–Present) (not Vidyarthi’s original)

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