Is Traditional Indian Society Disappearing? What Sociology Says

Is Traditional Indian Society Disappearing? What Sociology Says

Introduction India is often described as a land of traditions—joint families, caste-based communities, village life, religious rituals, and deep-rooted cultural norms. However, rapid social change driven by urbanization, globalization, education, and technology has raised an important sociological question: Is traditional Indian society disappearing? From a sociological perspective, this question cannot be answered in simple yes-or-no … Read more

Changing Family Structure in India: From Joint to Nuclear Families

Gender Inequality in India: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Family is recognized as the primary unit of social structure in societies across the world. In India, the traditional family system was predominantly joint, where extended members across generations lived together, shared resources, and maintained strong emotional and economic bonds. Over the last few decades, however, India has experienced a significant shift from joint … Read more