Social Institutions

The two main differences between extended family and joint family are:

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  Structure and Living Arrangement: An extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They may or may not live together in the same house. In contrast, a joint family consists of parents, their children, and other close relatives like grandparents, uncles, and aunts who usually live together under one roof.
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  Property and Decision-Making: In an extended family, members may live separately and manage their own income and property independently.
  In a joint family, property and income are generally shared among members, and decisions are often taken collectively by the head of the family.