Bengali Joint Family

A Bengali joint family is a traditional family structure prevalent in Bengali culture, characterized by extended family members living together under one roof. This includes not only parents and children but also grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins. The joint family system emphasizes shared responsibilities, resources, and decision-making, fostering strong familial bonds and mutual support. In this arrangement, economic and social roles are often divided among members, with older generations guiding the younger ones. While modern society sees a shift towards nuclear families, the joint family remains an important aspect of cultural identity and heritage in Bengali communities.