International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research______ISSN 2277-3630 IJSSIR, Vol. 4 (2), FEBRUARY (2015), pp. 141-156 Online available at indianresearchjournals.com

CHANGE IN MARRIAGE PATTERN OF KANYAKUBJ BRAHMINS OF CHANDRA VILLAGE, , SITAPUR ISHDEEP KAUR, SRF, NVARI&H , 226005, , ,

ABSTRACT:

Marriage patterns are undergoing discernible change throughout the world. In India, certain shifts have been observed in the marriage. The purpose of the study was to analyze the changing pattern of marriage system of village Chandra in Maholi block of Sitapur. For the study, the Kanyakubj Brahmin people of Chandra village were chosen for the research. The sample consisted of 25 respondents. Primary data was collected from the respondents through a Random Sampling with the help of an interview schedule. It was found that in this village, the essential rules for their marriage were maintained but due to impact of Modernization, increase level of Education, working of people in private or government sector etc., these rules are changing. This study revealed that the pattern of marriage in Kanyakubj Brahmin has changed in some aspect. Like Change in partner selection, change in dowry amount, change in age of marriage, change in rituals, delay marriage etc has been seen in them. This finding has showed that there is a change in social- cultural life of these people. KEY WORDS: Kanyakubj Brahmin community, Chandra village, Maholi district, Sitapur block, Marriage system, changing rules.

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