Changing Scenarios, Perspectives, and Implications on Society: A Study of the Indian Marriage System

In India, marriage system which is traditionally deep-rooted in culture and community is transforming due to urbanization, globalization, education, legal reforms, and digital influences. These transformations are affecting and reshaping the social aspects along with family values and raising questions about identity, gender equality, and generational values. This research paper titled “Changing Scenarios, Perspectives, and Implications on Society: A Study of the Indian Marriage System” highlights the importance of exploration about evolvement of perceptions of marriage influence family structures, social cohesion, and cultural harmony. The need for this research lies in the fact that marriage, while deeply traditional, is also one of the most dynamic social foundations—reflecting rigidities between new aspirations and conventional customs. Exploring issues such as delayed marriages, inter-caste and interfaith unions, live-in relationships, and the growing role of digital matchmaking can provide valuable insights into how Indian society transforming towards change. At the same time though the transformations happening due to modern education, globalization and digital technology, some of the old customs like dowry practices, caste considerations, and gender disparities are still strong and continue to influence decisions in some regions of India. By analysing these changing aspects, the study intent to contextualize the Indian marriage system as both a mirror and a driver of social change. The importance of this study lies in generating critical perspectives for policymakers, educators, and social institutions to balance tradition with emerging values of equality, inclusivity, and autonomy—an approach in harmony with NEP-2020’s vision of cultural rootedness and progressive reform.