Evolving Family Dynamics And Marriage Systems Among The Gujjar Tribe: A Study Of Rajouri District, Jammu And Kashmir
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Family Dynamics, Gujjar Tribe, Marriage Systems, Rajouri DistrictAbstract
The study explores the evolving family dynamics and marriage systems among the Gujjar tribe in Jammu and Kashmir, addressing a significant research gap regarding how modernization influences these structures. Utilizing a qualitative research design, the study employed in-depth interviews and surveys to gather data from 30 purposively selected respondents, including a slight female majority. Findings reveal notable changes in family size, with a shift towards nuclear arrangements influenced by economic pressures and cultural transformations. The research highlights a diminishing significance of extended family roles and a rise in women's participation in economic activities, reflecting changing gender dynamics and a move towards gender equality. The study also identifies a growing emphasis on education among Gujjar youth, fostering aspirations for improved futures and prompting shifts in traditional marriage customs. While arranged marriages remain prevalent, there is increasing openness to individual choice, alongside discussions on dowry practices. The research contributes valuable insights into the contemporary social dynamics of the Gujjar community and underscores the interplay between tradition and modernity in shaping family and marriage systems.
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