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@article{186331,
        author = {Dr.Chidananda Swamy . C},
        title = {Impact of Modernity on Kinship Relationships in India – A Sociological Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {726-731},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=186331},
        abstract = {Kinship has always been a central institution in Indian society. It shapes family life, social order, social relations, inheritance, and even community identity. Traditionally, kinship relations in India were rooted in joint family structures, caste-based endogamy, patriarchal authority, and collective responsibilities. However, with the rise of modernity, marked by industrialization, urbanization, globalization, women's empowerment, legal reforms, education, and technological progress, kinship patterns have undergone significant change. Modernity has introduced new values such as individualism, gender equality, and autonomy in personal choices, which have begun to challenge the rigid norms of the traditional kinship system. The migration of younger generations to urban areas for economic and educational opportunities has led to geographical separation, weakening the structure and frequency of extended kinship interactions. The technological reinforcement, such as mobile phones and social media, allows emotional and ritualistic connections to survive despite physical distance. Kinship roles are becoming more flexible and adaptive, balancing tradition and progress. As a result, India today witnesses a shift from joint to nuclear families, from arranged to self-choice marriages, and patriarchal authority to more egalitarian family roles. At the same time, traditional elements of kinship still coexist with modern practices, creating a unique blend of continuity and change. Modernity has profoundly impacted kinship relationships in India, leading to a fundamental shift from traditional to more individualistic forms. While traditional kinship ties haven't disappeared, their form and function have been significantly redefined by the forces of social change. Modernization in India has significantly influenced kinship relationships, leading to noticeable changes in family structures, roles, and interpersonal dynamics, with a marked shift from traditional joint families to nuclear and more individualized arrangements. This sociological study explores the impact of modernity on kinship relationships in India. Modernity reshapes relationships from collective relationships to individualistic relations. The study examines how individualism, women’s empowerment, and digital communication are redefining social kinship relationships and family ties and obligations.},
        keywords = {Modernity, Kinship and kinship relations, Urbanization, Globalization, Women's Empowerment, Social Change, Marriage Patterns, Individualism, Tradition vs. Modernity. Caste and Endogamy, Gender roles, Women’s empowerment, –child relationship, Negotiated family roles, Technology and kinship.},
        month = {November},
        }