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Ananya RanaAIR 60

Question 18GS1GS1

भारत में विवाह संस्था, नैतिकी में विद्वाथों उपयोग और वस्तुकरण का केंद्र बनती जा रही है। सामाजिक समता और नैतिक संबंधों पर इस वस्तुकरणीकरण के प्रभाव को समालोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) / The Institution of marriage in India is increasingly becoming a site of conspicuous consumption and commodification. Critically examine the impact of this commodialisation on social equity and gender relations. (Answer in 250 words)

Open scan (p.47)

Introduction

Institution of marriage is witnessing a transformation from a sacred and religiously oriented to one where immediate gratification is being stressed upon.

22 words

Main Body

Institution of marriage - becoming site of conspicuous consumption and commodification

1Rising cases of divorces due to unattainment of aspiration
2Red culture
3Showing off on social media becoming more important 'couple goals'
4Reduction in time spent with family - qualitative
5Late night working hours

Positives

1Recognition of women as equal contributor to family structure
2Realisation of needs of women
3solo trips for women
4Reduction in unpaid care work
5Every house has a full time servant (dual working)
6Promotion of mental health
7Yoga, meditation, spas etc
5Better understanding of marriage relations as means of companionship than only procreation

Negatives

1Too much indulgence into 'fake realities' of social media → destroying pious nature of relations
2False cases being filed by misusing provisions of law
3Section 498A of IPC called 'legal terror' by SC
4Rising conflicts among families leading to nuclear structures → old parents left behind
4Focus on immediate gratification than cooperation and understanding. While positives of transformation need to be furthered, the negatives need immediate arrest to prevent degradation of marriage as an institution.
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Conclusion

While positives of transformation need to be furthered, the negatives need immediate arrest to prevent degradation of marriage as an institution.

21 words

Topper

Ananya Rana

AIR 60

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Society

Family and marriage

Family and marriage

Writing Stats

234

Total words

4

Paragraphs

critical and analytical

Tone