Question 18Critically examine the impactGS2GS1

भारत में विवाह संस्था, तेजी में वित्तधारी उपभोग और वस्तुकरण का केंद्र बनती जा रही है। सामाजिक समता और लैंगिक समानता पर इस व्यावसायीकरण 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)

Introduction

Institution of marriage in India is changing due to globalization and urbanization which has given rise to materialistic and consumerist tendencies in Indian society.

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Main Body

Factors behind glorification of lavish lifestyle (by social media)

This trend

living aspirations - fulfill it through marriage.

Impact of this commercialization:

1on serial equity:

1.1 feeling of relative deprivation - as not everyone can invest heavily in marriage

1.2 rising debt of households - expose interests payments - expose to financial risks

2on gender relations:

2.1 rising case of domestic violence due to dowry (70% of total crimes against women committed by relatives, spouses) (NCRB)

2.2 women as a tool of material pleasure - through dowry

2.3 perpetuating patriarchal mindset

2.4 rising cases of suicides among women due to dowry threats (Tamil Nadu case)

2.5 declining religious and social significance of marriage

1.3 hilarion influence - its capital key other sectors.

1.4 depression, anxiety and suicide

2on gender relations:

2.1 rising case of domestic violence due to dowry (70% of total crimes against women committed by relatives, spouses) (NCRB)

2.2 women as a tool of material pleasure - through dowry

2.3 perpetuating patriarchal mindset

2.4 living cases of suicides among women due to dowry threats (Tamil Nadu case)

2.5 declining religious and social significance of marriage

Measures to arrest this tendency

1Moral → gender sensitization of parents of Bangladesh new ethical training

2enforcement of dowry prohibition laws

3researching policy to arrest this trend

4role of religious gurus to de-legitimize model and religious insignificance of marriage.

Marriage is a sacred ritual not a means to fulfill worldly and materialistic drives.

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Conclusion

Marriage is a sacred ritual not a means to fulfill worldly and materialistic drives.

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Clear categorization of impacts on social equity and gender relations
Specific data inclusion (70% crimes by relatives)
Relevant case study mentioned
Addresses both negative impacts

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Topper

Pawan Kumar Pandey

AIR 138

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization

Globalisation and women

Marriage commercialization and gender relations

Writing Stats

298

Total words

Paragraphs

analytical and structured

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