Authors : Monali P. Gandhi
Page Nos : 101-106
Description :
The institution of marriage is India's oldest social institution and constitutes the foundation on which the entire structure of civilization and success is built. Various personal laws, both philosophical and practical, have given different meanings to the concept of marriage, from sacramental to contractual positions.
Alternation is a natural law that also affects the institution of marriage. Advances in technology and widespread changes in family composition from joint to nuclear families have changed the concepts and patterns of marriage and other social phenomena. From arranged marriages to love marriages, cohabitation and homosexuality, DINK syndrome, age at marriage, increased divorce due to family greed and selfishness, excessive costs, child marriages, etc., today's society has changed excessively. It has never been an integral part of traditional Indian society. Monogamous practices, financial developments, technological changes, rising greed in life, and legislative measures have profoundly impacted all aspects of society. This paper is a modest attempt to discuss the changes that are attracting attention in the Hindu marriage system and to examine the various factors responsible for these changes with specific intent.
