Saturday, June 10, 2006

Youth of India Today

A survey of "sexually progressive, young Indians" in India Today magazine caused much merriment and despair amongst my single comrades from abroad. Some sample questions:


Do you think it is okay to have sex before marriage?
Yes 20%
No 79%

(7% of females responded Yes.)

Would you be willing to [live] with a person you love before marriage?
Yes 28%
No 70%

(16% of females responded Yes.)

Do you agree with the statement: It is not necessary to marry the person you date?
Yes 42%
No 54%

(58% of females responded No.)

Which type of marriage do you think is more successful: arranged or love?
Arranged 73%
Love 24%


Source: India Today, 20 Feb 2006. Available online to subscribers only.

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