Why do traditions in our society impede change? To what extent can social legislation be instrumental against old customary practices?

1. Strong religious centric society.

2. Collectivism over individualism

3. Fear of social ostracization due to non-obedience.

4. Resistance to reforms by elderly population.

5. Civilisational ethos are centre of cultural traditions.

[E.g] Opposition to allow same-sex relationship, Live-in cohabitation, Inter-caste marriages etc.

Social legislation's role:

1. Promote transformation by law.

2. Forced implementation of reforms.

[E.g] Triple Talaq Laws.

3. Top-down approach

[E.g] Uniform Civil Code (Article 44)

Limitation:

1. The effort should come from within the society.

2. Need of bottom-up approach

3. Social legislation only figures on peripheral values.

4. Core values remain same.

[E.g] Dowry practice still prevails

Conclusion:

Therefore, instead of social legislation at the need is to bring mass awareness and to ensure a balance of culture and modernism within the society.