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SachinAIR 1745489695883· 2024

Question Q10GS2GS2

How is the transition from 'conscious consumption' to 'compulsive consumption' impacting family structure and dynamics in urban areas?

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Westernisation initiated materialism which resulted in heightened consumption seen in Indian population in contemporary times. Compulsive consumption – impact on family inclination & dynamics: 1) Breakdown of joint family structure – people moving away from their roots 2) Individualism over collectivism – people strive in life to satisfy their own needs rather than familial needs. 3) Double burden on woman – women in order to have economic liberty are forced to work both at home & work. 4) Double burden families – both husband & spouse work together to make ends meet

5Neolocality – married couples shifting to urban areas suit of marriages 6) Nuclearisation of old age – old age people constitute a part in 40% of rural areas & for 30%. in urban areas 7) Impact on acculturation of children – online importance – fairly over parent[illegible] 8) Loss or erosion of Indian traditional value system & ineffectual in mental health disorders Way ahead: 1) Introduced awareness about 'Life Mission' – which instils common consumption about 2) Sensitisation about the impact of compulsive consumption, which will effect climate change 3) Wealth green tax – higher discrimination for luxurious & lavish lifestyle without purpose Therefore, SDG 12 which calls for conscious production & consumption must b conscious of global polices.
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Sachin

AIR 17454896958832024

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Human Resources

Consumption Patterns and Family Dynamics

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212

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