Elective on Family Education

Explore insights on marriage, family dynamics, cultural influences, legal issues, and societal changes affecting family life in India.

Elective on Family Education

1 Marriage and Family- Choosing Life Partner

  1. Meaning of Marriage
  2. The Functions and Purposes of Marriage
  3. The Historical Development of Marriage
  4. The Family
  5. Types of Family Pattern
  6. Choosing a Partner

2 Marriage in India

  1. Concept of Marriage
  2. Views of Marriage
  3. Forms of Marriage
  4. Marriage among Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Tribals

3 Society, Culture, Religion and Family Values

  1. Family Life: Changing Patterns
  2. Aspects of Value Formation in Family
  3. Family Values and Influence of Socio-Cultural and Religious Dimensions
  4. Family as the Agent of a New Society

4 Marital Life and Role Expectations

  1. Role Expectations in Marital Life
  2. Role Conflicts
  3. Role Changes in Different Phases of Marriage
  4. Cultural Factors Affecting Role Changes
  5. Relations with In-laws

5 Indian Family in Transition

  1. Family Structure, Functions and Relationships
  2. Family Dynamics
  3. Social Changes Affecting Indian Family
  4. Problems Encountered in the Family and Intervention Programmes
  5. Government Policies and Programmes for Families
  6. Human Rights in the Family
  7. Planning for Family and for Responsible Parenthood

6 Family Planning and Parenting

  1. Objectives and Scope of Family Planning
  2. National Population Policy 2000
  3. Family Mobility, Parenting, and Single Parenthood

7 Family Planning Methods and Spacing Between Live Births

  1. Family Planning Methods
  2. Spacing Between Live Births
  3. Religious Views and Spiritual Guidance
  4. Preference for Male Child

8 Medical Termination of Pregnancy and Issues Associated with it

  1. Abortion – Definition and Types
  2. Methods of Procuring an Abortion
  3. Liberalisation of Abortion Leading to Legalisation
  4. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
  5. Issues and Controversies Associated with Legal Abortions
  6. Religious Views
  7. Views in Favor of and Against Abortion

9 Psycho-Social Effects of Divorce, Separation and Migration

  1. Meaning of the Term ‘Divorce’
  2. Causes of Divorce
  3. Divorce and Its Effects
  4. Meaning and Causes of Migration and Separation

10 Dowry Demands and Dowry Deaths

  1. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
  2. Legislative Efforts to Curtail Dowry
  3. Dowry Deaths

11 Legal Issues Involved in Marriage

  1. Christian Marriage Law
  2. Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act
  3. Special Marriage Act, 1954
  4. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955

12 Domestic Violence- Its Causes and Impact

  1. Theories on Domestic Violence
  2. Categories and Causes of Domestic Violence
  3. Impact of Domestic Violence
  4. Steps to Reduce Domestic Violence