Nayars Family Structure

The evolving family system of the Nayars, a caste group of Malabar India, provides a synthesis of traditional customs and modern influence which serves to enhance the lives of its members. The development of an industrial state in India has effected their family life, but has not destroyed it. The Nayars have demonstrated that adaptation is possible in family structure. To understand the Nayar family group, it is necessary to study their marriage practices, family …

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