Question 20DiscussGS1GS1
शहरी भारत में पारिवारिक संरचना की बदलती प्रकृति पर चर्चा कीजिए। यह युवकों की देशभर और सामाजिकीकरण को किस प्रकार प्रभावित कर रही है? (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) Discuss the changing nature of family structures in urban India. How is it impacting elderly care and socialization of the youth? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India is witnessing rapid urbanization, with 50% of population to be in urban areas by 2050
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Main Body
India is witnessing rapid urbanization, with 50% of population to be in urban areas by 2050
Changing nature of Family structures:
1Decline in joint families
2Increase in nuclear families => 30.4 increase from 1991-2011 (Census data)
3Increasing individualism, locus on family relations
4Decline in traditional values like respect for elders (Durkheim's idea of Anomie)
5Declining fertility rates => size of DINK (Double income no kids) households due to increased cost of having kids
Impact on Elderly care:
Positive:
1Access to high quality healthcare
2Access to telemedicine services => e-Sanjeevan
3Interaction with children via video calling
4Enhanced income => plays to jobs (silver economy) & remittances from children
Negative:
1Rising loneliness & isolation => faced by 60.1% of urban elderly (Helps Aga India)
2Abandoned by children
3Loss of respect in elders among children
Impact on Youth Socialization:
Positive:
1Families having less body to more attention given to kids
2Online socialization via social media
Negative:
1Both parents working => less time for kids => new generation of I-pad kids
2Decline in social skills due to our emphasis on online education, socialization etc.
3Radicalisation on social media (monosphere) promoting toxic masculinity
Addressing youth & elderly issue is critical to protect India's future
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Conclusion
Addressing youth & elderly issue is critical to protect India's future
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- Clear structure with quantitative data (30.4% increase in nuclear families)
- Uses sociological theory (Durkheim's anomie)
- Identifies key trends in urbanization
Topper
Aryan Yadav
AIR 31
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Women
Family structure changes in urban India and impact on elderly care and youth socialization
Writing Stats
243
Total words
7
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone