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Question
The two images shown above represent two family forms. Which one is characteristic of urban societies? Justify your answer with the help of six reasons.
Solution
Image 2 that represents a nuclear family is characteristic of urban societies.
Reasons:
- Nuclear family is a small family group consisting of husband, wife and children. Image 2 shows a small family of four members.
- Since there is a dearth of space and housing facilities in urban areas, this family form is most preferred. The nuclear family culture has emerged predominantly due to this reason.
- As nuclear family does away with the traditional patriarchal structure and divides the authority equally between both the partners, it has acquired popularity in urban societies.
- It priortises the ideas of love and understanding in marriage, hence, is preferred by the present generation in urban societies.
- It gives space and promotes individualism.
- The focus on religion and traditions is less in this family form.
- Traditional gender roles are reshaped with the participation of women in workforce. It makes women independent and assertive and so is increasingly becoming common in urban setup.
- It promotes family planning and has led to a decline in birth rate.
Notes
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