Family and Community Class 6 Notes

Family and Community Class 6 Notes

Family and Community Class 6 Notes

Family in Indian Society

1. Family is the fundamental and ancient unit of society.
2. Types of families include joint and nuclear families.
3. Joint families include grandparents, parents, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters, and cousins.
4. Nuclear families are limited to a couple and their children, and sometimes one parent and children.
5. English has few terms to describe family relationships, while Indian languages have more.
6. In most Indian languages, ‘cousin’ is not used, highlighting the deep bonds among all children.

Family Roles and Responsibilities

1. Family relationships are based on love, care, cooperation, and interdependence.
2. Parents are responsible for raising their children to become responsible societal members.
3. As children grow, they take on more responsibilities in the home, helping other family members.
4. Daily practices in the family teach children to participate in household life.
5. Indian culture emphasizes following dharma or duty.
6. The family serves as a ‘school’, teaching values like ahimsa, dana, seva, and tyaga.
7. Individuals often sacrifice their own needs to meet the family’s needs.

Community in Rural and Urban

Community Connections

1. Communities are connected within families and with others.
2. Members come together for various reasons, such as celebrating festivals, organizing events, and supporting each other with agricultural practices.
3. Communities often agree upon practices on the use of shared natural wealth and resources.
4. These practices, known as ‘rules’, provide secure access to resources but also require specific duties for smooth community functioning.

Real-Life Examples of Community

1. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Kamal Parmar started providing tuition to underprivileged children.
2. His efforts led to 150 children attending regular classes, demonstrating the power of community.
3. Teachers from local schools noticed the students’ interest and the love and affection they received.
4. Older children also joined as volunteers to teach in Kamal’s classes, gaining valuable insights.

Emergence of New Types of Communities

1. Emergence of new types of communities like Residents’ Welfare Associations in urban areas.
2. Communities make their own rules and regulations, including waste management, cleanliness, and pet care.
3. Communities are interdependent, relying on each other for supplies and waste management.

Examples of Community Types

1. A jati or subdivision of it, is a group of people of a particular religion, region, work, or interest.
2. Examples include Mumbai’s Parsi community, Chennai’s Sikh community, America’s Indian community, Kerala’s scientific community, school’s art community, and the village’s farming community.
3. Students may be part of different communities in their school, including sports community, National Service Scheme, National Cadet Corps, science or drama club.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

1. Residents’Welfare Association: A community organization in urban areas generally creates and enforces rules and regulations for the benefit of residents, often focusing on issues like waste management and cleanliness. >

2. Roles and Responsibilities: The specific duties and functions that family members undertake to support one another, such as parents raising children and children helping with household chores.

3. Cooperation: The act of working together towards a common goal, essential for the functioning of both families and communities.

4. Interdependence: A mutual reliance between family members or community members, where each person’s actions affect others, highlighting the importance of support and collaboration.

5. Cultural Practices: Traditions and customs that families and communities follow, which can include celebrations, rituals, and shared values.

6. Social Work: Activities aimed at improving the well-being of individuals and communities, 

often involving volunteer efforts to assist those in need.

7. Basic Necessities: Fundamental needs required for survival and well-being, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

8. Unexpected Needs: Unforeseen expenses or situations that require financial planning and savings, emphasizing the importance of budgeting within families.

9. Community Support: The assistance provided by members of a community to one another, especially during times of need, such as during natural disasters or personal crises.