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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