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The Nayar family in a disintegrating matrilineal system
International Journal of Comparative Sociology • 3 • Published In 1962 • Pages: 17-28
By: Nakane, Chie.
Abstract
This article is a study of the disintegration of the traditional Nayar tarwad (matrilocal joint family). The disintegrative process is due to sociocultural forces leading to the breakdown of five essential elements contributing to the functional stability of the tarwad: exclusive membership in a matrilineal lineage; co-residence in a domestic unit; membership in a property owning group; recognition of the karanavan (senior male member) as head of those units; and participation by the entire group as a ceremonial unit.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2017
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1966-1968
- Field Date
- 1955-1956
- Coverage Date
- 1830-1962
- Coverage Place
- Ernakulam district, Kerala, India
- Notes
- Chie Nakane
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 65071238
- LCSH
- Kerala (India)