Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition

Source: The post is based on the article “Our millennial attitudes are in uneven transition” published in “Live Mint” on 16th August 2023.

Syllabus: GS1- Society (social changes)

News: In this article author discusses findings from a survey on Indian millennials’ views on population growth, family values, and social biases. It highlights their mixed feelings about India’s demographic changes and persistent prejudices, especially towards the LGBTIQ+ community.

What are the major findings of the latest Mint YouGov-CPR biannual millennial survey?

Views on population:

33% see India’s large population as a problem.

26% believe in India’s demographic advantage; 40% are neutral.

Only 31% are proud of India being the world’s most populous nation; 26% are embarrassed.

Economic Growth and Comparison to China:

49% of urban Indians believe India’s population can be an asset with the right investments.

Better education and factory jobs are viewed as essential for growth like China.

China is seen as having done better in population control, job creation, and poverty reduction.

Marriage and Family Values:

35% of millennials and 38% of post-millennials view marriage as important, compared to 55% of pre-millennials.

49% believe in children living with and caring for elderly parents.

28% want parents to be independent; 23% believe parents need support but shouldn’t live with children.

Social Biases:

55% of parents want their children to marry the opposite gender.

50% prefer marital partners without disabilities; 42% want marriages within their religion.

21% are uncomfortable with an LGBTIQ+ neighbor.

People from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, unmarried men, physically disabled, and other faiths are also subjects of bias.