India may have grown far more rapidly in the last 40 years, than it did in the 40-year period preceding it
But cultural transformation (esp. among urban middle classes was far greater b/w 1942-82 than b/w 1982-2022
But cultural transformation (esp. among urban middle classes was far greater b/w 1942-82 than b/w 1982-2022
In 1942 the old world was still intact somewhat even among urban middle classes
Joint family was THE norm. Gender roles strictly adhered to. High birth rates (6-7 kids super common)
Joint family was THE norm. Gender roles strictly adhered to. High birth rates (6-7 kids super common)
1982 was when our parents were in their 20s-30s
The world had changed. Two income households had become super common in cities. People had shifted to 2-3 kids max in large cities. Marriage age had shot up. Girls going to college was seen as pretty normal
The world had changed. Two income households had become super common in cities. People had shifted to 2-3 kids max in large cities. Marriage age had shot up. Girls going to college was seen as pretty normal
Between 1982 and 2022, all that has changed is the wealth and income levels of our middle classes. The access to luxuries and surplus savings
But culturally we are still similar to our parents. Not a massive break as was the case b/w 1942 and 1982
But culturally we are still similar to our parents. Not a massive break as was the case b/w 1942 and 1982
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