This study extends the knowledge on the impact of capitalism on family transition in Nepal. Family is consisted of married couples and groups of adults who collaborate with each other in the upbringing of children. Though family structure varies with time across cultures and it has six primary tasks reproduction, shelter and socialization, regulation of sexual behavior, love, friendship and provision of social status and it is the smallest social entity around which living activities are collectively organized for an individual member's physical, financial and more importantly for his/her emotional well-being.
The main objective of the study: To find out the past and present family types. To identify the role of capitalism to bring change in the family.
The study has been organized into five different chapters. The first chapter deals Introduction which includes Background of the study, Statement of the problem, Objectives of the study, Significance of the study, and Organization of the study. The second chapter includes review of literature. Similarly, the third chapter includes Research Methodology. The fourth chapter includes Analysis of data. The Fifth chapter includes Summary, Findings, conclusion of the study and in the last of the study has been included reference, Annex-1 and Annex-2. In Annex-1 the case study and in Annex-2 survey questionnaire has been attached.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER- I INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Background of the study
- 1.2 Statement of problem
- 1.3 Objective of the study
- 1.4 Significance of the study
- 1.4.1 Theoretical significance
- 1.4.2 Empirical significance
- 1.5 Organization of the study
- CHAPTER- II LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Definition of the Family
- 2.1.1 Types of Family
- 2.2 Family transition in world
- 2.3 Family Transition in Asia
- 2.4 Family Transition in South Asia
- 2.5 Family Transition in Nepal
- CHAPTER-III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 Rational of the site selections
- 3.2 Research Design
- 3.3 Nature and Source of data
- 3.4 Universeand Sampling
- 3.5 Technique of Data collection
- 3.5.1 Structure/semi structure interview
- 3.5.2 Case study
- 3.6 Presentation and analysis of data
- 3.7 Limitation of the study
- CHAPTER- IV DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION
- 4.1 General feature of the respondents
- 4.1.1 Age of the respondents
- 4.1.2 Religion of the respondents
- 4.1.3 Marital status of respondents
- 4.1.4 Gender of the respondents
- 4.1.5 Caste of the respondents
- 4.1.6 Education status of the respondents
- 4.1.7 Occupation of the respondents
- 4.1.8 Family members at home
- 4.1.9 Migrant family members
- 4.2 Types of family in past and present
- 4.2.1 Type of family in the past
- 4.2.2 Type of family in the present
- 4.2.3 Mode of production and family types in the past
- 4.2.4 Mode of production and family types in the present
- 4.2.5 Reason to be extended / joint family in the past
- 4.2.6 Changing factors to bring change in nuclear family
- 4.3 The role of capitalism to bring the change in the family
- 4.3.1 Changing factors of family
- 4.3.2 Role of job to bring change in the family
- 4.3.3 Role of education to bring change in the family
- 4.3.4 Role of migration to bring change in the family:
- 4.3.5 Role of business to bring change in the family
- 4.3.6 Role of late marriage to bring change in the family
- 4.3.7 Role of family separation to bring change in the family
- 4.3.8 Role of marriage to bring change in the family
- 4.3.9 Role of foreign employment to bring change in the family
- 4.3.10 Role of wage labour to bring change in the family
- 4.3.11 Role of agriculture to bring change in the family
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis aims to investigate the impact of capitalism on family transitions within Malika Rural Municipality of Gulmi District, Nepal. It seeks to understand the changing structures of families and the contributing factors related to this transformation within a specific socio-economic context.
- The changing structure of families in Nepal, from extended to nuclear family units.
- The role of capitalism as a driving force behind family transitions.
- The influence of factors such as migration, education, and employment on family structures.
- The interplay between economic forces and traditional family values in shaping family dynamics.
- Socioeconomic factors contributing to family changes within a specific Nepalese community.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
CHAPTER- I INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the thesis. It provides the background of the study, highlighting the context of family transitions in Nepal and specifically within the chosen rural municipality. The statement of the problem clearly defines the research question and objectives. The significance section justifies the importance of the research, addressing both theoretical and empirical contributions. Finally, the organization of the study outlines the structure and flow of the subsequent chapters.
CHAPTER- II LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter delves into the existing body of knowledge concerning family transitions, starting with a definition of the family and its various types. It then explores the global landscape of family transitions, with specific attention given to Asia and South Asia. The chapter culminates in a discussion of family transitions specifically within the context of Nepal, laying the theoretical groundwork for the empirical study. It examines various perspectives on family change and provides the necessary context for understanding the research problem.
CHAPTER-III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This chapter describes the research design and methodology employed in the study. It justifies the selection of the research site, explains the research approach, outlines the data collection techniques (including interviews and case studies), and describes the sampling strategy. Crucially, it also addresses the limitations of the study, acknowledging potential biases or constraints that could affect the findings. The detailed explanation of the methodological choices allows for a critical assessment of the research process and its validity.
CHAPTER- IV DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION: This chapter presents the findings of the research. It begins by describing the general characteristics of the respondents, providing demographic data to contextualize the analysis. It then moves to analyze family types in both the past and the present, exploring the influence of mode of production on family structure. The core of the chapter focuses on analyzing the role of capitalism and related factors such as job opportunities, education, migration, business involvement, marriage patterns, and foreign employment in shaping family transitions. This section provides a detailed analysis of the empirical data collected.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Family transition, Nepal, Capitalism, Rural community, Socioeconomic factors, Migration, Education, Employment, Extended family, Nuclear family, Mode of production, Qualitative research, Case study.
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The text provides a comprehensive preview of a study focused on family transitions in Nepal, specifically within the context of capitalism and socioeconomic factors.
What are the key themes explored in the research?
The key themes include the changing structure of families in Nepal (from extended to nuclear), the role of capitalism in driving these transitions, the influence of factors like migration, education, and employment, and the interplay between economic forces and traditional family values.
What are the main objectives of the study?
The study aims to investigate the impact of capitalism on family transitions within Malika Rural Municipality of Gulmi District, Nepal. It seeks to understand the changing structures of families and the contributing factors related to this transformation within a specific socio-economic context.
What does the literature review (Chapter II) cover?
The literature review defines the family and its types, explores family transitions globally, in Asia, South Asia, and specifically in Nepal. It lays the theoretical groundwork for the empirical study.
What research methodology (Chapter III) is used in the study?
The research methodology involves selecting a specific site, a defined research design, data collection through interviews and case studies, a described sampling strategy, and acknowledgements of the study's limitations.
What is analyzed and presented in Chapter IV?
Chapter IV presents data analysis, including general features of respondents (age, religion, marital status, gender, caste, education, occupation, family members), types of families in the past and present, and the role of capitalism in bringing change in the family. The role of factors like job, education, migration, business, marriage, foreign employment, wage labour and agriculture are also analyzed.
What are some of the keywords associated with this research?
The keywords include: Family transition, Nepal, Capitalism, Rural community, Socioeconomic factors, Migration, Education, Employment, Extended family, Nuclear family, Mode of production, Qualitative research, Case study.
What kind of data is included in the presentation of data and analysis (Chapter IV)?
The presentation of data and analysis include general features of the respondents such as age, religion, marital status, gender, caste, education, occupation, family members at home, and migrant family members. Furthermore, the types of families in the past and present, mode of production and family types in past and present, reasons for extended/joint families in the past, changing factors to bring change in nuclear family and the impact of capitalism are all discussed in this chapter.
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- Badri Prakash Paudyal (Author), 2022, The Impact of Capitalism on Family Transition in Nepal, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1554952
