Chapter outline

Chapter I 1. Introduction 2. Pattern of marriage among Meena community of Eastern Rajasthan 2.1 2.2 2.3 History of Marriages Difference between rural and urban area wedding planning system in Meenas. Problem of marriage in Meena community

Chapter II 3. Ritual and occasion associated with marriage in this community (Start from Sagai to Magnni) 4. Socio-culture and economic significance of rituals in marriage 5. Role of the music in marriage in Meena community 6. Type of songs in marriage 6.1 6.2 6.3 Vulgar Folk deitys songs General songs

7. Meaning and explanations of these songs

Chapter III 8. Traditional versus modern music in marriage 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.3 Effect of education, acculturation and modernization Socio economic factor impacts Technological influence in marriage and songs View point of youth (male/female) and Old generation

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Changing role of women

Chapter IV Research findings Proving hypothesis Analysis Conclusion Bibliography