Question

In the modern times what do you think are the factors responsible for the shift from joint to nuclear families? Give any three.

Answer 1

The causes responsible for the disintegration of the joint family system are as follows.

1. Industrialisation:

With the advent of the British in India a process of industrialisation started which brought about far-reaching changes in the Indian social and economic life. Industrialisation resulted in the flow of rural population to the urban areas.

2. Urbanisation:

Along with the process of industrialisation, the process of urbanisation has resulted in the weakening of the joint family system in India. Urban population has grown at a faster rate in our country in last few decades.

3. Education:

Education has affected joint family system in more ways than one. It has brought about changes in attitudes, beliefs, values and ideologies of the people. These changes are visible among both males and females who are educated. Education has also created individualistic attitudes among the educated persons. Hence, education has worked against the maintenance of the joint family system.