'The Fruits of Equality Issue'

Since the start of Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation process, after India started following the western (American) model of development in 1991, 'Men and women equality' is the frequently talked topic. This resulted to the increase in the number of marriage break-ups, which were not common in Indian culture. The values in our culture were strong enough to prevent divorce cases which led to marriage break-ups. The more and more formal education gained, it is leading to disrespect the elders and life-partner. More number of people are questioning the elders and life-partners without any regret or respectfulness or thought over. The improper education system and financial independence is leading to don't-care attitude towards each other and the faith in cultural values and practices of our society is decreasing. We are trying to make our belief, that 'Equality Issue' will give better life to the women, become true. But in reality, it is not so. Adjustment is the key factor for the success of a marriage and if ego dominates, it leads to failure in the marriage relationship. The flexibility nature and adjusting characteristic of both man and woman in the marriage relation will lead to success in marriage. Nowadays, women are against these characteristics, due to the issue of equality and financial independence based on western philosophy. The disadvantages in adjustments and flexibility nature of women or even men in marriage life are better than the position after divorce in leading single life.

At first, equality issue seems to be good for the women, but seeing the after-effects in the long run, it leads to bad effect on the family life. The joint family concept is disappearing in our country, moving towards nuclear family concept and to single life concept. In the joint family system, relationship or bonding was strong enough to overcome the problems and relationships sustained.

This is not the final opinion; the matter is open for further discussion. As and as more discussion happens the knowledge of a particular topic is led to next level.