The Decline of the Indian Middle-Class Economy: A Socio-Political and Cultural Analysis

Author(s)	Sudhir Maruti Jadhav, Dr. Rajendra Gonarkar
Country	India
Abstract	The Indian middle class, once considered the backbone of economic progress and social mobility, is facing a significant decline due to various socio-political and cultural factors. This paper explores the impact of caste, patriarchy, politics, capitalism, social media, imitation, culture, and religion on the middle-class economy in India. By analysing these interconnected aspects, we aim to understand the structural challenges and policy implications that contribute to this decline. The research highlights the increasing economic disparity, the stagnation of real wages, and the role of digital transformation in reshaping middle-class aspirations and consumption patterns
Keywords	Indian Middle Class, Economy, Caste, Patriarchy, Politics, Capitalism, Social Media, Culture, Religion.
Field	Sociology > Journalism / Media
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On	2025-02-12
Cite This	The Decline of the Indian Middle-Class Economy: A Socio-Political and Cultural Analysis - Sudhir Maruti Jadhav, Dr. Rajendra Gonarkar - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.1834
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.1834
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g85dk7

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