Write an Essay on the Origin, Nature and Constitution of Joint Family in India
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The institution of joint Hindu family is very old. It is a unique institution having no parallel in the whole world. It has evolved from the ancient patriarchal family which can be described as the earliest unit of human society. The head of such unit is always, in practice, despotic and enjoyed highest respect.
The induction of coparcenary system considerably whittled down the absolute power of the head. But the joint family with its unique characteristics remained the basic tenet of Hindu society. It was considered to be most characteristic way of Hindu life inevitable for the cohesive development of the society. Hence it led to a presumption that every Hindu family is a joint Hindu family Hindus are accustomed to live in joint family units.
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The induction of coparcenary system considerably whittled down the absolute power of the head. But the joint family with its unique characteristics remained the basic tenet of Hindu society. It was considered to be most characteristic way of Hindu life inevitable for the cohesive development of the society. Hence it led to a presumption that every Hindu family is a joint Hindu family Hindus are accustomed to live in joint family units.
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A joint Hindu family, at best, may be
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