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)
Main Body
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
(E) Equality of opportunity for social mobility for children.
providing empowerment (E) Dual income households.
(B) On gender relations
(E) Widow remarriage & increasing divorce rates.
Impact of commercialisation - Negative
(A) Social equity
(I) Breakdown of extended family
bonds due to increased commercialisation
(B) Gender relations
Hence commercialisation of marriage has implications for social achievement of liberation.
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
Aditya Narayan
Gender and Social Equity
Marriage institution and commercialisation
Impact of commercialisation on social equity and gender relations
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