On the stereotype of Indian "culture" in movies/literature
It is often shown how the father gives the bride away (kanyAdAn) and how the bride departs from her family full of tears
Reality: All around me I see kids being much closer to maternal relatives than paternal relatives!
It is often shown how the father gives the bride away (kanyAdAn) and how the bride departs from her family full of tears
Reality: All around me I see kids being much closer to maternal relatives than paternal relatives!
If the bride's departure is indeed "real", then you should see kids growing up with little / no contact with mother's relatives
Yet we observe the opposite
Goes to show how the dominant cultural narrative is in conflict with ground realities
Yet we observe the opposite
Goes to show how the dominant cultural narrative is in conflict with ground realities
And this is not merely an observation pertinent to our times...
Even 2-3 generations ago, I see a stronger affinity among people to relatives on the maternal side than paternal side
Even 2-3 generations ago, I see a stronger affinity among people to relatives on the maternal side than paternal side
