Sruthi RAIR 18 · CSE 2025 · 218 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Secularisation as the process is defined as moving away from religious ideas, influence and rules in the process of decision making.
Impact of secularisation on Family
Body · points
① Rational decision making beyond the religious beliefs, bias ness etc.
eg Should not lend money on friday in hindu culture not followed.
② Egalitarianism in family where religion reinforce sexual division in rituals and practices.
eg Women are not allowed inside the mosque.
NEGATIVE ① Religious revivalism by community that do not accept secularisation process. eg Increased visit to church observed in USA, UK.
② Religious protection among minority migrants against secularism.
eg France building temples and mosque to cater the need of migrants where state is secular one.
Impact on marriage system. ① Reduce as regulating institution where law legalise marriages rather than rituals.
eg Registration marriage increased in developed nations.
② Marriage by choice which is more of individual needs rather than demand of culture.
The Education homogamy where marriage demands are based on secular idea of education rather than religion.
NEGATIVE ① Increased divorce rates which has reduced the sacredness of marriage. eg serial monogamy.
② alternate institutions that cater demand leading to delayed marriage or live in relations.
Close · a summary
Secularisation has impacted the functioning of family and marriage away from a sacred institution towards a personal emotional institution.