{"id":10660,"date":"2025-01-12T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=10660"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:20:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:50:56","slug":"exploring-social-reality-perspectives-on-identity-marriage-and-caste-in-indian-society-through-an-online-survey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/shodh-sari-2\/sodh-sari-vol-4-issue-1\/exploring-social-reality-perspectives-on-identity-marriage-and-caste-in-indian-society-through-an-online-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Social Reality: Perspectives on Identity, Marriage, and Caste in Indian Society through an Online Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Agrawal, Devika Kumari<\/span>1<\/span><\/span> and Pandey, Ambika Prasad<\/span>2<\/span><\/span><\/p>

1<\/span><\/span>Research Scholar, Galgotias University, Greater Noida<\/span><\/p>

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DOI: <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7790<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Subject: Sociology \/ Cultural Studies \/ Indian Society<\/span><\/p>

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Thematic Classification: Social Reality, Identity and Caste, Marriage Traditions in India, Sociological Survey, Cultural Perspectives, Modern Indian Society.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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This research systematically investigates the complicated social dynamics inside Indian culture, with a particular emphasis on the intersections of identity, marriage, and caste, using an internet survey as its major instrument. Drawing on Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s theoretical framework of social production of reality, the research seeks to explain growing shifts in urban society. The merging of identity, marriage, and caste is still a complicated and deeply embedded feature of Indian culture today. Traditional markers such as caste and religion frequently impact social position demarcation, personal connection creation, and the allocation of socioeconomic prospects. Understanding the dynamics of these cultural structures is critical for appreciating the complexities of Indian social structure and confronting issues of inequality and injustice. The present study seeks to delve into these complexities through the lens of an online survey conducted among individuals across various demographics in India. By exploring perspectives on identity, marriage preferences, and perceptions of caste, this research aims to shed light on the evolving landscape of social relationships and norms in the country. The intersectionality of caste with other identity markers such as religion, gender, and socio-economic status further complicates the social landscape. Marriage, another cornerstone of Indian culture, is frequently used to perpetuate caste-based connections and customs. Endogamy, in which people marry within their own caste or social group, is popular, demonstrating the survival of caste-based identity and social norms. However, increasing socioeconomic realities, urbanization, and changing views towards marriage and relationships are rapidly eroding these long-held conventions. The study attempts to unravel the complicated fabric of the Indian social structure through a thorough collection of queries meant to investigate individual perceptions and society norms. The views of respondents on traditional identification markers like caste and religion, their factors and preferences when choosing a life partner, and the perceived relationships between caste, marriage, and social stratification are important topics of research. By carefully examining the information gathered from the online poll, this research offers insightful information on how social ties and norms are changing in modern-day India.<\/span><\/p>

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The Jajmani framework, deeply ingrained in rural Indian society, reflects a complex interplay of sociological, economic, and cultural factors. In addition to highlighting its resilience and limitations in the face of changing rural surroundings, demographic study may help us better understand how it functions and evolves. These demographic patterns must be understood by policymakers, academics, and communities tackling issues pertaining to economic growth, cultural preservation, and an egalitarian society in rural India. The Jajmani system’s prevalence and characteristics vary significantly by location and are impacted by factors such as caste composition, economic conditions, and cultural norms. India marks the 75th anniversary of its independence from British rule by celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This initiative was started by the Indian government with the intention of celebrating the country’s historic journey and reflecting on its achievements and landmarks over the last 75 years.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Devika Kumari Agrawal<\/span> is a dedicated Ph.D research scholar in sociology at Galgotias University with a robust academic and research background. With prior experience as an assistant professor at FIMT (affiliated with GGSIPU), she has taught sociology and development studies, mentored student research projects, and actively participated in community outreach initiatives. Her research expertise spans qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with a focus on social stratification, democratization, and representation in political and social institutions.<\/span><\/p>

Devika has contributed significantly to community development through her work at Vidya Vahini Education Hub in New Delhi, where she led programs aimed at improving children’s welfare and provided education to underprivileged students, especially during the challenging COVID-19 era.<\/span><\/p>

Her current research investigates the impact of democratization on marginalized caste and class groups, with a particular focus on political representation, intersectionality, and socio-economic status. Through a combination of statistical analyses and thematic qualitative methods, she examines key variables such as political engagement, income, and education to explore the transformative effects of governance and policy-making.<\/span><\/p>

Beyond her academic pursuits, Devika is passionate about fostering inclusive education, gender equity, and transformative governance. Her work aligns with national development initiatives such as VIKSIT BHARAT@2047, emphasizing inclusive and holistic education for students with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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APA 7th Style:<\/span> Agrawal, D. K., & Pandey, A. P. (2025). Exploring social reality: Perspectives on identity, marriage, and caste in Indian society through an online survey. <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, <\/span>4<\/span>(01), 230\u2013255. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7790<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Chicago 17th Style:<\/span> Agrawal, Devika Kumari, and Ambika Prasad Pandey. “Exploring Social Reality: Perspectives on Identity, Marriage, and Caste in Indian Society through an Online Survey.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span> 4, no. 1 (2025): 230\u2013255. <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7790<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

MLA 9th Style:<\/span> Agrawal, Devika Kumari, and Pandey, Ambika Prasad. “Exploring Social Reality: Perspectives on Identity, Marriage, and Caste in Indian Society through an Online Survey.” <\/span>Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 4, no. 1, 2025, pp. 230-255, <\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/SARI7790<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Review Method:<\/span> This article underwent a double-blind peer-review process by two independent external experts in Social Theory and Quantitative Research Methods to ensure the integrity of the survey methodology and the sociological validity of the findings regarding identity and stratification.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interests:<\/span> The authors Devika Kumari Agrawal and Ambika Prasad Pandey declare that there are no financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could have inappropriately influenced the research findings or the analysis of the social variables presented in this study.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span> This research was conducted as part of the authors’ academic and doctoral research activities at Galgotias University, Greater Noida. No specific external grants or commercial funding were received for this work.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span> The findings are based on primary data collected via a structured online survey. Statistical summaries, frequency distributions, and thematic analyses are detailed in the manuscript. Raw data, maintaining respondent anonymity, is available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span> Exploring Social Reality: Perspectives on Identity, Marriage, and Caste in Indian Society through an Online Survey<\/span> \u00a9 2025 by Devika Kumari Agrawal and Ambika Prasad Pandey is licensed under <\/span>CC BY-NC-ND 4.0<\/span>. This work is published by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).<\/span><\/p>

Ethics Approval:<\/span> The study was conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines for online social research. Informed consent was obtained electronically from all participants. Respondent anonymity and data confidentiality were strictly maintained. The study protocol was reviewed by the Institutional Research Committee of Galgotias University.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Shodh Sari-An International Multidisciplinary Journal Vol-04, Issue-01 (Jan-Mar 2025) An International scholarly\/ academic journal, peer-reviewed\/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2959-1376 Exploring Social Reality: Perspectives on Identity, Marriage, and Caste in Indian Society through an Online Survey Agrawal, Devika Kumari1 and Pandey, Ambika Prasad2 1Research Scholar, Galgotias University, Greater Noida 2Supervisor, Professor, Galgotias University, Greater Noida […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10106,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10660","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10660"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31694,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10660\/revisions\/31694"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}