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| Journal of Marriage and the… | 1 |
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| Wakil, Parvez A. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedWakil, Parvez A. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1970
The biraderi system of kin relations in Punjab consists of a larger circle of relatives who share a common identity through its name and a more restricted circle determined by competitive gift giving. Functions of this institution are outlined and their implications are traced for a developing country like Pakistan. (Author)
Descriptors: Family (Sociological Unit), Family Relationship, Foreign Countries, Relationship
