A STUDY ON THE FAMILY SYSTEM AMONG THE HARIJANS OF GUWAHATI CITY, ASSAM.

Abstract

Family is the simplest and smallest social institution. Family is found in almost all societies of the world and will survive as long as human society exists in the world. Family with its social grouping carries out the different function assigned to them. In Harijan society also family plays an important role. Harijans follows patriarchal system and most of the decisions in a family are taken by male members. It is through the family that values, tradition; customs are passed on from one generation to next. The families found among the Harijan community maintain harmonious bonds among the members.  In this bond love and affection are very important. In the same way emotional and social security are provided in the family.