1. Aspects of Modernity
The story of the Sarakatsan's family as well as my own personal experiences growing up in a traditional East Indian family illustrate the impact and enormous benefits that social improvements have had on our society, and countries in southeast Asia such as India. ... Much has changed since then, with there being less emphasis on marrying for family prestige and increased focus on marrying for personal happiness. ... Therefore, for my own personal reasons, and the happiness it has brought to me and my mother, I am grateful for the benefits that modern social values have brought to socie...
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