Bring out the impact of globalisation in shaping the dynamics of family size, structure, and relationships in the modern Indian society. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Globalisation is the blending of social, economic, political and cultural fabric across national borders.
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Main Body
Impact on family due to globalisation: (A) Rise of individualism => delayed marriage; (1) Nuclear families emerge (ICRW 2011 Indian policy, census 2011); (2) Shared live-in relationship => engaged marriage partnership to lifelong companionship; (D) Changed perception on motherhood - paternal leaves, new subtle collar jobs for women; (B) Dual working parents missing support.
Additional impacts: (A) Re-emergence of female-headed families in some cases (dual working -> grandparents nursing in to support); (B) Globalization -> Urbanization -> Sample creation houses in Kamal cases - 2011 [18.74%] female headed aged cultural households; (3) Changed perception on motherhood - paternal leaves, new collar jobs for women; (C) Emergence of LGBTQ families - changed LGBTQ name inspired by western movements; (D) Globalization -> increased family freedom & responsiveness => making to individuals. White collar employment analysis => increasing divorce rates.
Conclusion
Globalization has transformed social structure and family transformation is a small part of a large scale change.
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- Identifies key changes in family structure
- Links globalization to societal shifts
- Mentions policy data (Census 2011)
- Covers both structural and relational changes
Bipul Gupta
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Effects of Globalization on Indian Society
Globalisation and family structure
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