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Sociology of Kinship Sukanya Das, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 16: Changing Trends in Marriage

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
16.1 Changing Forms of Marriage
16.2 Recent Changes in the Christian Marriage
16.3 Summary

16.4 Keywords
16.5 Review Questions
16.6 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, students will be able to:
• Know recent changes in Hindu marriage institution.
• Know recent changes in Christian marriage institution.

Introduction

Change is the rule of nature. No part of the society can remain unaffected by nature. There has
been a rise in industrialisation and urbanisation since the 19 century. Industrialisation has
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empowered women financially. Today, marriage is no longer a religious ritual. It is being per-
ceived as a contract, which can be terminated at will. Inter-caste and love marriages are preva-
lent today. Instead of the parents going in for match making, young stars are themselves coming
forward to look for their life partners.

16.1 Changing Forms of Marriage

Following are the factors responsible for the modern changes in the Hindu Marriage:
1. Industrialisation
2. Urbanisation
3. Western Education, Culture and Views
4. Effect of New Laws
5. Women’s Campaign
6. Decreased Effect of Religion
7. Increased State Affairs
8. Economic Liberation of Women
Change is the rule of nature. From time to time, changes occur in every sphere of life. Recently
there has been a great progress in the fields of science and technology. There has been an

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