Society

The system of dowry is bad and a great social evil prevalent in Indian society. The unscrupulous person do not display moral or ethical principles. They allege that the bride’s parents failed to give the dowry promised by them at the time…

Nuclear family vs. Joint family 1. Composition A typical nuclear family consists of a husband, a wife, a couple of children. The number of members are very few in a nuclear family. In a joint family system, the number of dependents…

Introduction: Traditionally, an Indian woman had four fold status-role sequences. These were her role as a daughter, wife, housewife (homemaker), and mother. The woman, whose status and role traditionally was well defined and almost fixed…

Women held high status and position in Ancient times. In later ages, her status deteriorated. Evidently, a majority of the women still do not enjoy equal status. Women’s position in the family very much depends upon the level of their…

Poverty refers to the extreme situation of scarcity of essential items that people don’t even get the adequate food, clothing, medicines, shelter, for subsistence existence. What are the causes of poverty? 1. Overpopulation. The…

Save the Girl Child “Save the Girl Child” is a social initiative in India to fight against the practice of female foeticide. Our present Prime Minister has requested every section of the society to give whole hearted support to the “Beti…

Smoking in Public Places When a smoker smokes at a public place, it is not only the smoker who sustains the harm. Even those who are not smoking, but are in the company of smokers are also harmed. Reasons Why Smoking in Public is Bad…

Casteism There are many castes, sub-castes and communities in India. The caste system in India is mainly divided among four classes, viz, the Brahmins, the kshatriyas, the Vaishyas, and the Sudras. The backward classes like aboriginal…

Indian Culture and Tradition Introduction: The fabric of Indian culture is woven with customs and tradition. Tradition, if followed in the right perspective can never be a hindrance to progress unless orthodoxy creeps in and a person is…