Changing Patterns in Family as a Social Institution: A Sociological Analysis of Chandigarh

Author(s)	Ms. Vyany Dey Arora
Country	India
Abstract	The family, as a fundamental and primary social institution, plays a crucial role in shaping individual identities, socializing members and children; and maintaining societal cohesion. Traditionally characterized by joint the family, modern contemporary society is witnessing a significant transformation in family forms due to numerous socio-economic changes such as industrialization, urbanization, and rising individualism. The present study explores family as a social institution in Chandigarh, with a specific emphasis on the shift from joint to nuclear families; as well as the emergence of diverse forms of family including single-parent families, neo-local families, cohabiting couples, blended/reconstituted families, transnational families, and childfree households. The study further highlights how these changes in the family are perceived by the society and whether or not such changes are accepted widely. Finally, the present paper aims to critically analyze and examine the implications of emerging family dynamics, providing a nuanced understanding of how traditional social structures and modernity intersect within the Indian family system.
Keywords	Family, trends, patterns, changes
Field	Sociology
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-30

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