The concept of marriage is evolving. There is a visible shift from "arranged" marriages to "love-cum-arranged" marriages or self-chosen partners. The rising age of marriage and increasing divorce rates, particularly in urban centers, indicate that women are prioritizing compatibility and self-respect over societal pressure.
However, the professional life comes with a caveat. Studies show that while Indian men are working longer hours in offices, Indian women are working "double shifts": 8-9 hours at the office, followed by 4-5 hours of domestic work (cooking, cleaning, child-rearing). The cultural expectation that housework is a woman’s work has been the slowest to change. The modern Indian woman is fighting for the "mental load" to be shared equally. The concept of marriage is evolving