Main Body
Leads to better freedom by counteracting forced marriage by families
Escapism from ills like domestic violence increases quality of life.
Negative
Parental divorce has a negative impact of children → Mental trauma, Depression, loneliness
Creates pressure of alimony and litigations. A Bangalore techie committed suicide → divorced wife pressured for money
Increases loneliness in adults and impacts mental health
Delayed Marriage
Positive
Allows women to prioritize career growth and gained employment
Prevents child marriage and increases
control over fertility → s/l. of child brides had children by 16 yrs (CNFHS-5)
Gives time for adults to find spouse of their choosing → Family cohesion promoted.
Negative
Impacts fertility and increases complications in pregnancy
Reduces birth rate → lead to "demographic winter" → TFR is 2.0 below 2.1 target
Single people are rising → Face lordliness and depression → lead to suicide and jeopardised families
The way forward is to promote autonomy and choice in marriage while balancing maternal health and mental health in Indian young adults.
— Varun Tokas · AIR 117
Conclusion
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- Provides real-world example (Bangalore techie case)
- Comprehensive coverage of negative impacts
- Connects to women's empowerment and child protection
- Comprehensive conclusion balancing multiple concerns
- Mentions demographic challenges (TFR, demographic winter)
- Uses statistical reference (CNFHS-5)
- Acknowledges multiple stakeholders
Varun Tokas
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues
Implications of rising divorce and delayed marriage on family system
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Paragraphs
Analytical, descriptive with contemporary examples
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