Alienation of Parents of Elite Children in India

ALIENATION OF PARENTS OF ELITE CHILDREN IN INIDA

 

* Dr. Chamaraja

Associate Professor, SMS First Grade College, Honnali, Karnataka, Inida.

** Dr. Chandrashekhar .S

** Professor & Chairman, Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Sociology Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta -577451.Shimoga District, Karnataka. India.

 

Abstract

 

Present article deals with the nature and extent of Alienation experiences by the Parents of so called elites such as professionals in IT industries and those settled in abroad. The study was conducted in the city of Shimoga in Karnataka state, India. The information was gathered with the help of interview schedule and questionnaire. 120 respondents were selected on the basis of proportional representation from among different caste groups. The data collected and analysed with the help of statistical tools and put to chi-square and C test. Major findings indicate that, culture and caste background proves to be differential deprivation as well sense of alienation among the parents. Secondly, even today sentimental bandage plays a vital role in life satisfaction apart from economic and positional achievements of their children. Further study indicates that parents residing in local area feels estranged themselves even in spite of they gets monitory help from their children. Present research suggests that, realisation about achievement versus sentiments dialectic should be relieved by both parents as well as children the children also should not miss sentimental links with the parents otherwise it cost more to the both parents, children, human beings and society at large.

 

Key words: Alienation, Sentiments, Dialectic, Achievement, Life Satisfaction.