Question 20DiscussGS1GS1
शहरी भारत में पारिवारिक संरचना की बदलती प्रकृति पर चर्चा कीजिए। यह वृद्धजनों की देखभाल और युवाओं के समाजीकरण को किस प्रकार प्रभावित कर रही है? (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) Discuss the changing nature of family structures in urban India. How is it impacting elderly care and socialization of the youth? (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
As per NITI Aayog, currently 48% of population resides in urban areas, this will rise to 60% by 2047. Increasing urbanization having diverse impact on family, marriage etc.
28 words
Main Body
# CHANGING NATURE OF FAMILY STRUCTURE IN URBAN INDIA
1Shift from Joint family to Nuclear family.
2Family as an institution of Consumption
eg Vacations, shopping etc.
3Child and Elderly Care → devolved to specialized institutions → schools, hostels etc.
4Joint Work Structure
both husband and wife are working.
# IMPACT ON ELDERLY CARE :-
1Rising Intergenerational Gap between Grandparents and children due to lack of interaction.
2Neglect of parents and elderly due to value of individualism and personal selfish behavior.
3Rise in no. of old age homes where elderly people collectively live
# IMPACT ON YOUTH SOCIALIZATION :-
1Lack of child care due to busy urban schedules.
2Nuclear family structure instills intolerance as compared to joint family's tolerance value.
3Coaching classes taking up the role of education.
4Lack of Cultural Transmission
eg Urban Youthinfluenced by Westernization.
5Health Impact → Obesity
eg Mac Donaldization.
Therefore family has a Great Role to Play in lives of elderly and Young.
Way Forward:
1Revival of family ties
+ Spending time together.
eg Going for vacations, walk etc.
2Bridge the Gap eg "Grandparents as Storyteller" initiatives in schools.
200 words16 paragraphs
Conclusion
Therefore family has a Great Role to Play in lives of elderly and Young.
14 words
- Good statistical intro from NITI Aayog
- Clear structural points on family change
Topper
Rasneet Kaur
AIR 51
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society
Urbanization
Changing family structures
Writing Stats
242
Total words
16
Paragraphs
structured, point-wise
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