Indian Marriage System Essay

Content

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1. Introduction

1.1. Marriage system of Phom

2. Significant

3. Statement of the problem

4. Review of literature

5. Research Methodology

5.1. Objectives

5.2. Hypothesis

6. Expected outcome

7. Propose Work Plan with Time Line

8. References

INTRODUCTION

Marriage is chiefly an institution in which interpersonal relations, usually sexual, are accepted. Marriage is the blend between two people. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity.

Marriage patterns in India have changed significantly in the course of the 20th century. The mean marriage age of women has risen from 13 years in 1991 to 22.7 years in 2011.

The word ‘tribe’ means a part

Phom means “people of wealth” but this seems incorrect as it does not give any link with the word “Phom”. Some believe that the word Phom came from “Bhum” which means “cloud” this word sounds similar to the word “Phom”. To some people “Phom” means Bham which means Rubber tree. When Britisher’s visited the villages of Phom’s they formed the tree “Bham” in all the main gates of village. Thus they name as “Phom” came into being.

Agriculture is the traditional occupation of the Phoms, and the tribe practices Jhum Cultivation. The Phoms also have a tradition of pottery, bamboo work and spinning. There are as such sixteen different dialects among the Phom tribe but one is used as common dialect which everyone uses.

Marriage system of Phom: Phoms consider marriage as a sacred institution, ordained for the procreation of children and for the continuance of social unit. Marriages are performed among the members of different clans. Boys and girls have the freedom to choose their partners. Phoms practice love marriage and monogamy and there is no dowry system. If husband or wife dies they are allowed to remarry. Inter-clan marriage within the same clan is strictly not allowed by the customary