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Aditya NarayanAIR 68

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भारत में विवाह संस्था, तेजी से विवाह उपभोग और वस्तुकरण का केंद्र बनी जा रही है। समाजतंत्रीय समता और लैंगिक संबंधों पर इस वस्तुकरण के प्रभाव का 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 commercialisation on social equity and gender relations. (Answer in 250 words)

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Marriage according to traditional hindu system was considered a sacrament. However recently they have been shifting to a mode quid pro quo actual agreement.

Impact of commercialisation - Positive

(A) On Bridal equity

(I) Improved vitalities of [illegible] caste of dedutrin [illegible] caste dowry of caste system

(E) Increased choice of caste for marriage based on economic status

2Opportunities for children.

(E) Equality of opportunity for social mobility for children.

2Caste and economic orientations

providing empowerment (E) Dual income households.

3Homovenal relationships on the rise

(B) On gender relations

2Improved choice of [illegible] partner for women compared to [illegible]
2Sexuality and sexual choice of grade improved for both men & women (E) Pre-marital relationships not seen as taboo
4Realization of grade rights.

(E) Widow remarriage & increasing divorce rates.

Impact of commercialisation - Negative

(A) Social equity

(I) Breakdown of extended family

bonds due to increased commercialisation

2Childcare the papegoat due to increasing divorce rates.
3Emotional and personality stabilization not provided by families and marriage
4Losing definitions entire of heritage

(B) Gender relations

1Prevalence of patriarchy even in presence of domestic violence.
2State Prevalence of home-makers' who [illegible] considerable waiting womans part marriage.
3Social taboo present for live-ins and divorces especially for women.
4Unloaded hygiene for women due to caregiving role

Hence commercialisation of marriage has implications for social achievement of liberation.

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Conclusion

Hence commercialisation of marriage has implications for social achievement of liberation.

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  • Contrasts traditional Hindu concept of marriage as sacrament with modern commercialisation
  • Attempts to provide both positive impacts (equality of opportunity, reduced caste discrimination)
  • Mentions connection to dowry and caste system

Topper

Aditya Narayan

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Gender and Social Equity

Marriage institution and commercialisation

Impact of commercialisation on social equity and gender relations

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