FAMILY DYNAMICS ( THEORY )

Unit I                                                                                                                                        9 Hrs

1. Definition of family from different perspectives. Approaches to family study- Biological, historical, sociological, anthropological, developmental, structural and functional, interactional, institutional approach etc.
2. Changing structural and functional aspects of Indian family.
3. Family life cycle, family process.

Unit II                                                                                                                                   9 Hrs

1. Kinship: Types of Kinship, Anthropological view of kinship, consanguineous and affinal, degree of kinship, range of a kinship system, kinship descent, kinship usages, kinship and their influence on the child.
2. Society: Structure- rural & urban, modern society and its influence on the family.

Unit III                                                                                                                                    9 Hrs

1. Personality and society - Inter-relation, cultural influences on human personality and social behavior.
2. Culture, law and civilization- Meaning,Types. 
3. Institutions, customs, habits, fashion, convention and etiquette, manners, tradition and ceremonies, folkways and mores,  social control and conformity- Meaning,Types 
4. Social status and social class- Differences in behavior, child rearing practices, perception, occupation , education & mobility, employment of mother.

Unit IV                                                                                                                                    9 Hrs

1. Woman and the Law: Legislation pertaining to marriage, property, Hindu-marriage act, Hindu succession act, Antidowry  act.
2. Status of women- Demographic, political, social, educational, economic, legal.
3. Factors influencing status, roles and responsibilities of men and women.

Unit V                                                                                                                                     9 Hrs

1. Problems of women- Dowry, suicide, health, women and mass media, sexual exploitation, women criminals,  prostitution, eve teasing , rape.

Intervention and relief programs- family violence, battered women, child maltreatment, sexual abuse, separation and divorce, mother employed outside