In contrast to South India the North India kinship system in characterised by 1 Practice o...........

Sociology Preliminary Marriage , family and kinship

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In contrast to South India, the North India kinship system in characterised by :

1. Practice of cross- cousin marriage

2. Equal status of Bride-givers and Bride-takers.

3. Principle of No Return.

4. Greater Freedom for women in society.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

1, 2, 3, 4

2 only

3 only

2, 3, 4

Explanation:

- In the North Indian kinship system, marriages typically don't involve cross-cousins. Instead, they generally follow the principle of clan exogamy and avoid such close kin marriages, unlike some South Indian communities.

- North India often reflects a hierarchical relationship between bride-givers and bride-takers, not equating the two as in the equal status seen in some societies.

- The principle of "No Return" is a feature in North India, where the bride, once married, is considered a permanent member of the husband's family and does not return to her parental home.

- Greater freedom for women in society is seen more in the South than in traditional North Indian communities, where societal norms tend to be more conservative.

Correct Answer: Option 3, 3 only