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Ishitha AnandAIR 50

Question 18Critically examine the impact of commercialisation on social equity and gender relationsGS1GS1

भारत में विवाह संस्था, जेंडर की विषमता उपभोग और बहुलवचन का केंद्र बनती जा रही है। सामाजिक समता और क्रैंतिक संबंधों पर इस व्यावसायीकरण के प्रभाव का समीक्षात्मक 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)

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Introduction

The recent haddases of 'Big Fat Indian wedding' of a reputed businessman in India has led to question of commodification of marriage in India.

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Main Body

The recent haddases of 'Big Fat Indian wedding' of a reputed businessman in India has led to question of commodification of marriage in India.

(#) (Site of consumption and commodification)

(a) The enormous assessment of marriage is clothing with rising commercialisation

(b) Marriage is being transitioned from spiritual binding found a Contractual agreement between the couple for cohabitation

(c) Increased consumption: must weddings in India are spending high amount of money leading to Consumption culture

Facilitated by growth of social media

(b) Commodification of wedding:

Foreign brought coming to India for making visa on Indian marriages

Impact of social equity

1Creation of False culture + leading to over expense of money for showing off
2Growing dispories between the traditional marriages and the commodified marriages

← This can weaken the society of the process of marriage.

(#) Impact on Caste Relations

1Increased Patriarchy

Positive | Increased Patriarchy between the two genders

└ Contractual obligation can lead to decline in divorce rates

└ Can promote allying relative between relatives de organizations

1Increased cases of Dowry in India (65,000 cases in 2024)
2Increased domestic violence - (30 in. of Indian women
3Rising suicide and murder cases de to economic hangover and failed inter-personal relation

They marriage as an institution must be preserved for future benefit.

(#) Impact on Caste Relations

1Increased Patriarchy

Positive | (a) Increased Patriarchy between the two genders

(b) Contractual obligation can lead to decline in divorce rates

(c) Can promote allying relatiobe between relatives de ogamizes

1Increased cases of Dowry in India (65,000 cases in 2024)
2Increased domestic violence - (30 in. of Indian women
3Rising suicide and murder cases de to economic hangover and failed inter-personal relation

They marriage as an institution must be preserved for future benefit.

301 words19 paragraphs
  • Uses current and relevant case study
  • Attempts to address commodification concept
  • Recognizes multiple dimensions (consumption, contractual nature)

Topper

Ishitha Anand

AIR 50

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Role of Women and Women's Organization

Commodification of marriage and gender relations

Writing Stats

325

Total words

19

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