Indian Family Vs American Family Analysis

When one compares two cultures separated by vast seas and lands, then one is sure to fall upon multitudes of differences. The family units of the United States and India when judged against each other are no exception. Often though, in books of sociology, it is stated that one can expect to find fairly similar outlines of family units throughout the world, for the main building block of society was development of the family unit which included the roles and expectations of each individual. Though it is true that the organization of families is often similar, one should not be fooled and assume that all types of families are identical. From the living situation to the rigorousness of social roles, the Indian and American family units, for example, are far from similar. The most noticeable difference is the average living situation. In most families of the United States, only two generations live within a single home while in India it is not uncommon for three generations to live together. In “30 Days: Outsourcing,” the American Chris Jobin questions why Ravi Ranjan and his wife still live with Ravi’s parents. To which Ravi replied, that in the Indian culture one is expected to stay with their parents and support them. To …show more content…
Each member in the family knows his or her place. The grown men are expected to financially support all who do not work, including the elderly, any children, the injured, etc. All money earned by those who work in a household will be gathered, and the head of the household decides how it should be spent. The married women are expected to watch over the children, clean the house, and care for the elders and those who are injured. Boys will go to school in hopes of being able to help out their families more in the future. Girls who can work do by doing simple tasks like helping with the younger children or fetching