Types of Marriage | UGC NET Sociology 2026 | Kritika Khandelwal | All Concepts in one video. скачать в хорошем качестве

Types of Marriage | UGC NET Sociology 2026 | Kritika Khandelwal | All Concepts in one video.

In this video, we cover the complete topic of Types of Marriage for UGC NET Sociology 2026. All important concepts are explained in a simple and clear way to help you prepare better. We begin with the 8 classical types of Hindu marriages as described in Manusmriti: Brahma Marriage – Daughter given to a learned groom of good character. Daiva Marriage – Daughter given to a priest during a religious sacrifice. Arsha Marriage – Bride given in exchange for symbolic gifts like cows. Prajapatya Marriage – Marriage without dowry, performed with blessings and duties. Asura Marriage – Marriage by purchase, where wealth is given to the bride’s family. Gandharva Marriage – Love marriage based on mutual consent. Rakshasa Marriage – Marriage by capture or force. Paisacha Marriage – The lowest form, involving exploitation of the girl. After this, we explain other important forms of marriage in sociology: Polygamy – When one person has multiple spouses at the same time. Polygyny – One man with multiple wives. Polyandry – One woman with multiple husbands. Levirate Marriage – When a man marries the widow of his deceased brother. Sororate Marriage – When a man marries the sister of his deceased wife. This session will give you a full understanding of marriage types, with examples and easy explanations, useful for both UGC NET and other sociology exams.