Question 18Critically examineGS1GS1
भारत में विवाह संस्था, तेजी में वाणिज्य उपभोग और वस्तुकरण का शिकार बनती जा रही है। सामाजिक समता एवं लैंगिक समानता पर इस वाणिज्यकरण 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
Commodification of institution of marriage
1Large amounts of money spent by families on marriages
2Economic exchange in marriage => Dowry system
3Rising costs of divorce for monetary reasons
4Arranged marriages based on economic status of bride & groom
5Reduce in fertility rates rise of DINK (Double income no kids families)
6Marriage based on social status => endogaming with low inter-caste marriage status (only 6.4% per 2011 census)
Impact on Social Equity:
1Declining trust among married couples
2Increasing inequalities due to marriage within socio-economic group
3Decline in traditional view of marriage as lifelong union => Rise in divorce costs
Impact on gender relations:
1Discrimination against women => False aceus shows of women as 'gold-diggers'
2Relationship between married couples have become more informed
3Shift in traditional gender roles => Increased economic participation of women
4Lack of trust among couples even in marriage
5Women viewed as economic burden due to dowry culture & male standards
Rise in commercialization of marriage is worrying trend suggesting decline of traditional values
Way Forward:
Protection of women's rights:
1Dowry prohibition & cultural shift => reset traditional institution of marriage
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Conclusion
Rise in commercialization of marriage is worrying trend suggesting in decline of traditional values
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Answer continues on next page
- Addresses economic dimension of marriage
- Covers multiple aspects: dowry, divorce costs, DINK
Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Women
Commercialization of marriage
Writing Stats
211
Total words
6
Paragraphs
analytical
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