Sociology I · 12.5 marks · 150 words

Impact of "modernization" on the "institution of marriage".

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Family, Household and MarriageTheories and Agents of Social Change

Syllabus: Systems of Kinship: (a) Family, household, marriage. (b) Types and forms of family. (c) Lineage and descent. (d) Patriarchy and sexual division of labour. (e) Contemporary trends.

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The toppers’ answers

BensonAIR 90 · CSE 2017 · 148 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Modernization is the process whereby actions/decisions are taken based on rationality and reason and not due to tradition. Marriage has been impacted as:

Body · points

  • Change in object of marriage from social duty to choice or personal commitment. ese: Hinduism it is a social religious duty (Dharm - Vamsa - Karam)
  • Delay in age of marriage especially for girls as they pursue education.
  • Divorce is acceptable in western societies, no longer a taboo. Trend is catching up in Indian cities.
  • Widow remarriage is acceptable and legally permitted, women have equal property rights.
  • Gay and Lesbian marriages accepted in some countries.
  • Neolocal residence.
  • Relations between spouses is more egalitarian, with sharing of responsibilities.
  • Growing disbelief in institution of marriage leading to live in or cohabitation, out of wedlock children.

Close · a summary

Hence the impact has been in change of values, custom and need of marriage.

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