Filled with the detailed history of the Indian Adoption Project, Indian Removal Act, Indian Boarding Schools and Institutions, along with the involvement of the Child Protective Services to assimilate Indian Children into a non Indian culture. Government research reveals the corruption of the American people and their attempts to destroy the Native American Families, Tribes, Cultures, and the greed and/or lack of understanding behind the Destruction of the American Indian Family. This book gives a great amount of detail along with further resources in the footnotes, for those interested in continuing their education in this field.

Demonstrating the tremendous diversity of families in India, as well as their ongoing evolution, this volume answers a clear call to dive deeper into the intimacy of the domestic sphere in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing societies.

Looks at the experiences of children at three off-reservation Indian boarding schools in the early years of the twentieth century.

This volume is designed to enhance the cultural competence of mental health and educational professionals working with West Indian families. It provides a concise introduction to the historical, sociopolitical, family, and cultural contexts that shape the experiences of this growing immigrant population. Describing typical family structures, roles, and values, the author highlights inter-island differences as well as differences between African Americans and African West Indian Americans. Guidelines for culturally aware assessment, intervention, and training are presented, illustrated with sensitive clinical material. Ideal for practicing professionals, the book also serves as a text in graduate-level courses in multiculturalism, psychological assessment, linguistic assessment, educational assessment, and family therapy.

Sociological research on Indian families has largely focused on questions of household form and structure, to the exclusion of not only the more nebulous dimensions of family life and relationships but also the discursive and imagined aspects of our familial worlds such as may be accessed through an analysis of film, literature and the electronic media. Moreover, when sociological inquiry has sought to go beyond the demographic and census aspects of the household, it has trained its eye on the heterosexual family centred on the conjugal couple, frequently at the expense of those relational patterns and diversities that fall outside the familiar circuits of desire within the family. The present volume brings together ten essays from a range of disciplines including law, literature, anthropology, sociology, and queer studies, to engage with hitherto neglected and emergent aspects of Indian family life. This book was published as a special issue of South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies.

"Resolving Property Disputes in Indian Families" is a comprehensive guide that navigates the intricate terrain of property conflicts within Indian households. With a deep understanding of the cultural, legal, and emotional aspects, this book equips readers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to address property disputes effectively. From exploring the complexities of property disputes and their cultural context to differentiating between types of property and understanding the principles of inheritance, each chapter offers valuable insights. Whether it's navigating joint family setups, utilizing the wisdom of family elders, or exploring alternative dispute resolution methods, this book provides a holistic approach to resolving property conflicts. Additionally, it delves into the legal framework, tax implications, emotional impact, and future planning, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. With its compassionate and informative content, this book aims to empower individuals, families, and professionals in achieving fair and harmonious resolutions for property disputes in the Indian context.

What was life like for the British men, women, and children who lived in late imperial India while serving the Raj? Empire Families treats the Raj as a family affair and examines how, and why, many remained linked with India over several generations.Due to the fact that India was never meant for permanent European settlement, many families developed deep-rooted ties with India while never formally emigrating. Their lives were dominated by long periods of residence abroad punctuated by repeated travels between Britain and India: childhood overseas followed by separation from parents and education in Britain; adult returns to India through careers or marriage; furloughs, and ultimately retirement, in Britain. As a result, many Britonsneither felt themselves to be rooted in India, nor felt completely at home when back in Britain. Their permanent impermanence led to the creation of distinct social realities and cultural identities.Empire Families sets out to recreate this society by looking at a series of families, their lives in India, and their travels back to Britain. Focusing for the first time on the experiences of parents and children alike, and including the Beveridge, Butler, Orwell, and Kipling families, Elizabeth Buettner uncovers the meanings of growing up in the Raj and an itinerant imperial lifestyle.

The proliferation of old age homes and increasing numbers of elderly living alone are startling new phenomena in India. These trends are related to extensive overseas migration and the transnational dispersal of families. In this moving and insightful account, Sarah Lamb shows that older persons are innovative agents in the processes of social-cultural change. Lamb's study probes debates and cultural assumptions in both India and the United States regarding how best to age; the proper social-moral relationship among individuals, genders, families, the market, and the state; and ways of finding meaning in the human life course.