Migration and Families

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How Family Structures Are Changing Across Societies

Family structures are changing across societies as smaller households, ageing, migration, technology and shifting care roles reshape how families live.

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The Joint Family System: Support Network, Shared Household and Changing Institution

The joint family is often described as several generations living together, but co-residence is only part of the institution. Shared property, caregiving, authority and mutual obl…