Marriage is a social trap
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Anjali Choudhary said:
3 years ago
Marriage is not inherently a social trap; rather, its a success hinges on how partners treat each other. Unbreakable trust, unwavering support, and mutual respect form the cornerstone of a thriving, enduring relationship.
When one partner feels trapped or deprived of respect and assistance, the marriage can indeed become confining.
In many instances, women may find themselves feeling trapped due to various factors. For instance, if a woman works outside the home, but her husband fails to share household responsibilities or participate in child-rearing, she may feel ensnared. Gender-biased presumptions about responsibilities exacerbate this sense of entrapment. Economic constraints might further limit her ability to seek divorce.
In conclusion, equality and respect within a marriage are pivotal. Treating one's partner as an equal ensures that marriage remains a nurturing and fulfilling partnership, rather than a constraining institution. By upholding these principles, the perception of marriage as a trap can be dispelled.
When one partner feels trapped or deprived of respect and assistance, the marriage can indeed become confining.
In many instances, women may find themselves feeling trapped due to various factors. For instance, if a woman works outside the home, but her husband fails to share household responsibilities or participate in child-rearing, she may feel ensnared. Gender-biased presumptions about responsibilities exacerbate this sense of entrapment. Economic constraints might further limit her ability to seek divorce.
In conclusion, equality and respect within a marriage are pivotal. Treating one's partner as an equal ensures that marriage remains a nurturing and fulfilling partnership, rather than a constraining institution. By upholding these principles, the perception of marriage as a trap can be dispelled.
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Maverick said:
3 years ago
Hey everyone!
In my perspective, marriage shouldn't be considered as a social trap at all. Marriage is a pious and saintly bond between two individuals.
On a macro level, it seems marriage is a burden. But the root cause of such awful thinking is a lack of understanding and trust in each other. The main pillars of any relationship is trust, respect, and understanding for each other.
Another cause of increasing failed marriages is the lustfulness amongst youth. Everyone is looking for extra-marital affairs in order to satiate their physical hunger. And this is true even for love marriages! The so-called love vanishes when lust comes into the picture.
However the same doesn't apply in the case of arranged marriages. In arranged marriages, if the choice of girl/boy is not fulfilled, then it sows the seeds of discord right from the beginning of marriage and they start to dislike each other and create animosity among them.
Last but not least, my point is that everyone needs moral support in life and everyone needs and deserves a life partner. Marriage is a very sanctimonious relationship. However, if the marriage is not working cordially, it's better to separate from each other.
In my perspective, marriage shouldn't be considered as a social trap at all. Marriage is a pious and saintly bond between two individuals.
On a macro level, it seems marriage is a burden. But the root cause of such awful thinking is a lack of understanding and trust in each other. The main pillars of any relationship is trust, respect, and understanding for each other.
Another cause of increasing failed marriages is the lustfulness amongst youth. Everyone is looking for extra-marital affairs in order to satiate their physical hunger. And this is true even for love marriages! The so-called love vanishes when lust comes into the picture.
However the same doesn't apply in the case of arranged marriages. In arranged marriages, if the choice of girl/boy is not fulfilled, then it sows the seeds of discord right from the beginning of marriage and they start to dislike each other and create animosity among them.
Last but not least, my point is that everyone needs moral support in life and everyone needs and deserves a life partner. Marriage is a very sanctimonious relationship. However, if the marriage is not working cordially, it's better to separate from each other.
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Abi said:
3 years ago
Hi everyone, Myself Abi.
Yeah, in my perspective marriage is not a social trap, where everything belongs to the individual, marriage is not only the bond of love and trust but also it is where letting people to do whatever they need. In some families, they were treating women not as the same way they treated a man.
So, everything evolves under equality interfering in the independence of an individual. When society has a predefined equality of giving a high standard for men in a family and propagating that women should follow their traits, yeah it may not be applicable for many families but it prevails the most.
Thank you everyone.
Yeah, in my perspective marriage is not a social trap, where everything belongs to the individual, marriage is not only the bond of love and trust but also it is where letting people to do whatever they need. In some families, they were treating women not as the same way they treated a man.
So, everything evolves under equality interfering in the independence of an individual. When society has a predefined equality of giving a high standard for men in a family and propagating that women should follow their traits, yeah it may not be applicable for many families but it prevails the most.
Thank you everyone.
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Sahil Rana said:
3 years ago
Marriage, in my opinion, is not a "social trap" but rather another means to form a "social bond" with various people.
Now, I'd like to emphasise the word bond; we learn about several individuals who are commonly referred to as relatives. It's a technique to broaden one's family and find connections in a new social group.
It is true that sometimes it takes time to adjust, as is the case not only in marriage but in any bond we attempt to form.
Now, I'd like to emphasise the word bond; we learn about several individuals who are commonly referred to as relatives. It's a technique to broaden one's family and find connections in a new social group.
It is true that sometimes it takes time to adjust, as is the case not only in marriage but in any bond we attempt to form.
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Sahil Rana said:
3 years ago
I don't think marriage is a social trap for all individuals in society. It is for the people who want to achieve something great through work, something they are interested in, but not allowed to due to the pressure of their families or in-laws. Or due to the new responsibilities they are made responsible for.
If we have supportive families who allow us even after being married and help us through daily responsibilities marriage is nothing like a trap.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
If we have supportive families who allow us even after being married and help us through daily responsibilities marriage is nothing like a trap.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
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Sakura said:
3 years ago
Marriage, in my opinion, is not a "social trap" but rather another means to form a "social bond" with various people.
Now, I'd like to emphasise the word bond; we learn about several individuals who are commonly referred to as relatives. It's a technique to broaden one's family and find connections in a new social group.
It is true that sometimes it takes time to adjust, as is the case not only in marriage but in any bond we attempt to form.
Now, I'd like to emphasise the word bond; we learn about several individuals who are commonly referred to as relatives. It's a technique to broaden one's family and find connections in a new social group.
It is true that sometimes it takes time to adjust, as is the case not only in marriage but in any bond we attempt to form.
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Ananya Singh said:
3 years ago
In my opinion, Marriage is not a trap. Everything has its own pros and cons, it totally depends on how we deal with the situation. Marriage is a bond of love, commitment and accepting each other flaws. Where we can share our fears, insecurities, and achievements without any jealousy. It's just that sometimes we need support and time from our partners for our own growth. One should only be ready for marriage when they are fully prepared to share their life with another person and not under the pressure that families are forcing. It should be their own decision, so that in future if anything happens one should take their own responsibilities.
Even today when people want to live independently they need a caring partner that's why they opt for a living relationship so that before long-term commitment they can ensure that they are ready to share their life with this person. Nowadays Genz opts for flings because they want one person but they don't want commitment or responsibilities, this shows the person's own insecurity. At last, I conclude my word - Marriage shows you are ready for commitment, an adult who is ready to face hard times as well as good times with their partner. So it is definitely marriage is not a trap.
Even today when people want to live independently they need a caring partner that's why they opt for a living relationship so that before long-term commitment they can ensure that they are ready to share their life with this person. Nowadays Genz opts for flings because they want one person but they don't want commitment or responsibilities, this shows the person's own insecurity. At last, I conclude my word - Marriage shows you are ready for commitment, an adult who is ready to face hard times as well as good times with their partner. So it is definitely marriage is not a trap.
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Ayesha said:
3 years ago
Hi everyone,
I don't think marriage is a social trap for all individuals in society. It is for the people who want to achieve something great through work, something they are interested in, but not allowed to due to the pressure of their families or in-laws. Or due to the new responsibilities they are made responsible for.
If we have supportive families who allow us even after being married and help us through daily responsibilities marriage is nothing like a trap.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
I don't think marriage is a social trap for all individuals in society. It is for the people who want to achieve something great through work, something they are interested in, but not allowed to due to the pressure of their families or in-laws. Or due to the new responsibilities they are made responsible for.
If we have supportive families who allow us even after being married and help us through daily responsibilities marriage is nothing like a trap.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity.
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Apoorvkirti said:
4 years ago
Good afternoon to all,
In my opinion, marriage is not a social trap. Marriage is a relation between two persons that are connected with each other with a bond, the bond of TRUST, SACRIFICE. It is sacred bond that is performed by seven steps (SAPTPADI rituals) and every step is very important for the Groom and also for the Bride.
In my opinion, marriage is not a social trap. Marriage is a relation between two persons that are connected with each other with a bond, the bond of TRUST, SACRIFICE. It is sacred bond that is performed by seven steps (SAPTPADI rituals) and every step is very important for the Groom and also for the Bride.
(8)
Nandita Sharma said:
4 years ago
Greetings everyone,
Marriage is an unbreakable bond of trust and love that should never be equated to a trap, as a trap is a boundary within which one is confined and forced to accomplish tasks with multiple terms and conditions.
But, in the case of marriage, it totally depends on the partners and how they make the best out of it. And yes without any doubt it's true that society would keep an eye on and put undue pressure on the weds to narrate a story of an orthodox companionship and role-plays from both spouses.
Considering this they must provide an answer to that with a reflection of a relationship that gives a lot of optimism in each other's life and becomes a shoulder of rest and advice to one another rather than just being a tag to fit into societal norms.
That's all from my side, it's my view on the topic.
Thank you for listening.
Marriage is an unbreakable bond of trust and love that should never be equated to a trap, as a trap is a boundary within which one is confined and forced to accomplish tasks with multiple terms and conditions.
But, in the case of marriage, it totally depends on the partners and how they make the best out of it. And yes without any doubt it's true that society would keep an eye on and put undue pressure on the weds to narrate a story of an orthodox companionship and role-plays from both spouses.
Considering this they must provide an answer to that with a reflection of a relationship that gives a lot of optimism in each other's life and becomes a shoulder of rest and advice to one another rather than just being a tag to fit into societal norms.
That's all from my side, it's my view on the topic.
Thank you for listening.
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