TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY STRUCTURES IN CONTEMPORARY INDIA A REVIEW

This paper aims to analyse the fundamental nature of the family as a unique primary social institution, defined as a group of parents and children with reciprocal rights and duties and its reliance on external support systems. By this research, analysis would be conducted along with a parallel examination of matrimonial relationships to assess the contemporary sanctity of marriage. The family is the primary institution for socialization and emotional support. It does not exist in isolation but coexists with other pivotal social structures, such as marriage and religion, which play significant roles in its strengthening and functioning. This research aims to analyse the fundamental nature of the family as a unique primary social institution, defined as a group of parents and children with reciprocal rights and duties and its reliance on external support systems. By this research, analysis would be conducted along with a parallel examination of matrimonial relationships to assess the contemporary sanctity of marriage. The family is the primary institution for socialization and emotional support. It does not exist in isolation but coexists with other pivotal social structures, such as marriage and religion, which play significant roles in its strengthening and functioning.