Understanding Social Institutions — Important Questions
CBSE · Class 11 · Sociology
55 important questions from Understanding Social Institutions for CBSE Class 11 Sociology, with answers. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Sociology syllabus.
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Important Questions from Understanding Social Institutions
What does endogamy require?
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Marriage within one's own group
Endogamy means marriage within a culturally defined group.
What does exogamy require?
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Marriage outside one's own group
Exogamy requires marriage outside one's own group.
Which residence rule means the newly married couple stays with the woman's parents?
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Matrilocal residence
Matrilocal residence means the couple lives with the woman's parents.
Which residence rule means the newly married couple stays with the man's parents?
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Patrilocal residence
Patrilocal residence means the couple lives with the man's parents.
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