title: Kazhakam: a traditional institution of malabar.
abstract: In this paper the author describes about 'Kazhakam' a traditional institution of Malabar which under the spell of urbanisation and social change is vanishing away from the various regions. Nevertheless, the author says it is still a living social institution with deep roots in traditional system.
authors.affiliation: Department of History Calicut University P.O., Malappuram Dt., Kerala, India.
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Kurup