“The commodification of marriage is no longer confined to dowry; it now extends to deception and digital manipulation”. Examine how technology and changing societal norms are shaping marriage-related frauds. Discuss its implications for family structures.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues.
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues.
Q2. “The commodification of marriage is no longer confined to dowry; it now extends to deception and digital manipulation”. Examine how technology and changing societal norms are shaping marriage-related frauds. Discuss its implications for family structures. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: Recent high-profile cases like the Aryanad marriage fraud reflect the shift in marriage scams from economic coercion (like dowry) to emotional and digital manipulation, raising concerns about social trust and institutional erosion. Key Demand of the question: The question requires examining how digital tools and changing norms are enabling marriage frauds, and evaluating the socio-cultural consequences these have on family structures and institutions. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention how digitalisation and modern relationships have altered the landscape of marriage and trust. Body Explain how digital platforms, weakened vetting, and legal gaps enable new forms of fraud. Discuss how these frauds impact trust, emotional well-being, gender narratives, and child/family stability. Conclusion Highlight the need for robust legal and social reforms to restore dignity and trust in matrimonial institutions.
Why the question: Recent high-profile cases like the Aryanad marriage fraud reflect the shift in marriage scams from economic coercion (like dowry) to emotional and digital manipulation, raising concerns about social trust and institutional erosion.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires examining how digital tools and changing norms are enabling marriage frauds, and evaluating the socio-cultural consequences these have on family structures and institutions.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Mention how digitalisation and modern relationships have altered the landscape of marriage and trust.
• Explain how digital platforms, weakened vetting, and legal gaps enable new forms of fraud.
• Discuss how these frauds impact trust, emotional well-being, gender narratives, and child/family stability.
Conclusion Highlight the need for robust legal and social reforms to restore dignity and trust in matrimonial institutions.