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International Journal of
Population Studies Multigenerational evaluation of globalization

Table 2. Comparison in perspectives of different generations
Themes Pre‑G (61 years and above) Trans‑G (40 – 60 years) Cont‑G (18 – 30 years)
Filial piety Considers that young generations are Considers that the young Considers that respect is not
not as fearful of their parents as they generation is very disrespectful to be earned forcefully and is
were before because the new approach and does not care about others. not bound to age or position.
of friendly parenting and the traditional Furthermore, consider that the
displays of respect have changed. previous generation's respect
for their elders/parents is more
out of fear.
Sense of individuality The younger generation is more exposed The younger generations prefer Today, people have started
to the world and is trying to live the way their decisions more and are giving importance to their
it prefers according to its choices. They not thinking about how they choices and likes, unlike when
are independent but detached from the affect family. They are more everything was done for the
family. self-oriented. family or parents. Now, people
are forming a new sense of
autonomy and giving equal
preference for themselves and
their identity.
Changes in Change in More attachment and fondness toward They are attached to
the nature/ grandparent-grandchild grandchildren. grandparents but often have a
quality of relationship conflict due to differences in
relationships beliefs.
Shift toward positive Earlier, the parents were strict. Even Earlier, parents were stricter, Earlier, parenting was strict
parenting. though they were involved in major and they made all their and unhealthy. But today,
decisions in life, the care toward children decisions and choices. There parents are trying to adopt a
was less due to the greater number of was no scope for refusal. healthy parenting style that
children. The distastefulness toward focuses on the growth of their
parents being friendly and the children.
decreased hesitance of children
to oppose parents are visible.
Changes in matrimonial arrangements Today, more importance is placed on Select partners mostly based Partners are chosen based
and partner selection physical features, and not much emphasis on education and very on compatibility. People
is given to the family and background of superficially. Not very bothered choose who they think will
partners. about how their personality understand and respect them.
is, which is problematic in the
long run.
Increased divorces Divorces were considered to be taboo The divorce rate is increasing as Divorces are normalized. It is
earlier, but now people do not find it a the partners are not ready for very normal to get out of an
need to be in bad marriages. Even parents even slight adjustments, and all unhealthy marriage. Parents
are ready to accept children after divorce, are more self-centered. today are very supportive of
unlike in the past. children’s choice of divorce
from unhealthy marriages.
More emphasis on individual choices in Parents’ influence on children’s careers Parents’ influence decreases in Parent’s control increased at
education and career decision-making has decreased. The tendency to carry on children’s careers. The parent’s some level. There is an increase
a job that has been passed down through knowledge is less regarding in the trend of sending
generations has diminished. careers, so children are more children to coaching at an
efficient in choosing a career. early age.

from extended families had a say. Nowadays, the independence for themselves, which will help them face
collectivistic element has decreased. We have become any adversity in their lives and secure a better position
more individualistic and have created more autonomy within their families. Women entering the workforce
for ourselves.” (ID_21/22/M) change a family from a single-income to a dual-income
3.4. Increased number of working women household, thereby providing improved financial stability
for the family. Some verbatim responses are:
All three generations agree that the participation of
women in the workplace has increased rapidly over the last “Women want to be self-sufficient, and they do not
three decades. They opined that women desire financial want to face a situation where they must completely

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