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Rasneet KaurAIR 51

Question 18Critically examineGS1GS1

भारत में विवाह संस्था, तेज़ी से दिखावटी उपभोग और वस्तुकरण का केंद्र बनती जा रही है। सामाजिक समता और लैंगिक संबंधों पर इस व्यवसायीकरण 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)

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Introduction

Marriage is often referred to as a sacred institution not only between 2 individuals but also 2 families.

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Main Body

# TRADITIONAL STATUS OF MARRIAGE

Sacred relation between male and female
Marriage tied the two forever.

# PRESENT STATUS

1Increased Commodification

eg High end, big fat Weddings by spending lakhs of rupees.

2Conspicuous Consumption

eg Social media posts - Holidays, Vacations etc.

3Individualism over family ties.

# IMPACT OF THIS COMMERCIALISATION :-

(I) Social Equity is on a downward side.

1Widening Rich-poor Gap
2Caste and class based relations

eg evident in matrimonial advertisement - "Rich hindu boy"

3Increased burden on Bride family (due to greater dowry demands
4Loss of social ties in the form of family relations.
5Huge Wastage

eg food wastage in weddings.

(II) Gender Relations today are facing greater issues than ever. The main reason being increased Commodification.

1Rising divorce rates
eg In USAIn 2 yearsdivorce rates rose by 24%.
2Greater Exploitation

eg Misuse of section-498A of IPC by wife against husband and his family (noted by Supreme court) leading to Suicides.

3Individualism over relation

eg Rise in Single parent households.

Thus, it is clearly evident how Commodification and Excessive Consumption can lead to degradation of sacred institutions.

Need is to follow Buddha's MADHYAM MAARG in such present context.

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Conclusion

Need is to follow Buddha's MADHYAM MAARG in such present context.

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  • Clear structure with traditional vs present status
  • Relevant contemporary examples

Topper

Rasneet Kaur

AIR 51

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of Indian Society

Marriage institution

Commodification of marriage

Writing Stats

237

Total words

10

Paragraphs

structured, point-wise

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