Question 9AnalyseGS1GS1
Analyse the role of the state and market forces in understanding the changing family system and norms in India. (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Family system in changing in India due to various factors. Earlier, joint family was a norm, now replaced with the nuclear families.
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Main Body
Role of state in family system:
Promotion of the equality principle.
Against gender discrimination.
Advocacy for the population control.
Reduced TFR to 2.0
Incentives to women.
Entrepreneurship promotion through Stand Up India scheme.
Through political affirmative actions.
Reservation promoting the education.
Shifting from patriarchy to women led development.
Political mobilization for advocacy of rights.
Role of market forces in family system:
Due to increased job opportunities in urban areas.
Migration leading to nuclear families.
Women entry into the jobs.
Service sector and care economy.
Influence through globalization leading to individualism increasing.
Freedom of choice.
Live-in relations, same sex marriages.
Role of market forces in family system:
Due to increased job opportunities in urban areas.
Migration leading to nuclear families.
Women entry into the jobs.
Service sector and care economy.
Influence through globalization leading to individualism increasing.
Freedom of choice.
Live-in relations, same sex marriages.
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Conclusion
The family system in India is changing and adopting the principles of equality, freedom and liberty.
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- Clear bifurcation between state and market roles
- Specific schemes mentioned (Stand Up India)
- Modern examples like live-in relations
- Statistical reference (TFR 2.0)
Topper
Srujana
2024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Family structure and modernization
Writing Stats
206
Total words
2
Paragraphs
analytical and formal
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