Critical Study on Modern Trend in Indian Society: With Emphasis to Nuclear and Joint Families

The changing dynamics of family structures in Indian society

Abstract

Indian society observation shows a new phenomenon or sign of a cyclical transition happening in the nuclear family shift that takes place within the nuclear family structure. Growing economic stress, non-availability of paying household maids rising women's jobs and many other everyday risks have called for a reform in the modern family structure. The role of grandparents is recognized in childcare. This has led by the addition of grandparents to alternative arrangements at the home. This paper reflects critical study of modern trend in Indian Society with emphasis to nuclear and joint families.