Abstract

ABSTRACT

This study explores transformative shifts in rural families and family relationships amid 21st-century dynamics. Analyzing the impact of modernity and globalization, the research delves into the transition from traditional joint families to nuclear units. A triangulation method is followed to explore the objectives where a total of 120 respondents were interviewed using the survey method for quantitative data through simple random sampling and Key Informative Interviews to gather qualitative data from two villages of Chandpur district. A theoretical framework has been developed to understand the study concept more precisely. Findings reveal a preference for nuclear families driven by economic advancements, migration, individualism, and media influence. The study highlights the roles of economic opportunity; women's empowerment, education, and internet accessibility accelerate the transformation of traditional family and family relationships. Changes in household authority are observed, with both spouses participating in decision-making. Challenges arising from evolving family systems, including moral decay and marital disputes, are discussed. Finally, this study demonstrates that the changing nature is being observed in the rural family pattern of Bangladesh.

Keywords

Modernization Rural Bangladesh Family structure Family relationship Globalization