Sandeep BadadAIR 82 · CSE 2025 · 186 wordsTheir whole copy
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Marriage is the primary institution that weaves a family.
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Change in perception
→ 29% reduction in arrange marriages as per a study
Societal obligation → Personal choice Family affair → Individual affair
Socio economic forces behind:
Modern education → Liberal values Like equality, respect for each other, You only live once, my life - my choice
Aspirations → about personal growth and lifestyle leads to seeking a comfortable partner not a commanding patron
Economic independence → traditional notion of marriage was to protect women's livelihood has changed so need for protector is declined
(4) Patriarchal rigidity → goes against modern liberal generation. (5) Individualism → autonomy over ones life and choices. (6) Fear of bondage to freedom loving generation.
Impact on family: (1) Weakening of social bonds and decline of joint family institution. (2) Double income no kids syndrome. (3) Filial relations and duties diluted. (4) Rising rate of divorce, single parent household. (5) on the other side, it can create a
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healthy family.
Marriage and family are in state of flux. They are reconfiguring to suit the needs of changing times.
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