Impact of Modernization on Family and Marriage System of Nepal
- Author Babu Kaji Thapa
- Co-Author Shambhu Prasad Kattel
- DOI
- Country : India
- Subject : Sociology
Keywords : Family, Impact, Marriage, Modernization
Abstract
Modernization is a regular process of change. It normally happens by adopting the new tools and technology that result in to change in the society. Revolutionary changes have taken place in Nepalese society particularly in the field of information technology, media and education. These changes have affected the family structure and marriage system. Prevailing social norms, values and culture are also affected because of modernization. This study aims to explore the impact of modernization in family and marriage system of Nepal. The study was conducted among 274 elder people living in old age homes of Kathmandu valley. The study explored the intensity and horizon of the changes in family structure and marriage system in their homes in between their active age and age at leaving homes. The result shows that there were significant changes in family structure and marriage system during the period. The respondents stated that when they were active for household and social work, there was joint family system and arrange marriage practices but at the age of leaving home, nuclear family system, love marriage, elope marriage and inter-caste marriage were started. There might be many causes of leaving the home but these changes also indirectly made the elder people to leave their homes. The change in family structure and marriage system was caused by the modernization. So, further study is suggested to explore the impact of modernization in social relationship and other social systems.
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