India, Jan. 28 -- India has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world. One of the main reasons for this is the stronghold of patriarchy on our society. Historically, Indian women have stayed reliant on their husbands for social security, finances and mobility.

Over the years, this notion has changed and women are leaving their homes to become entrepreneurs, teachers, government officials. However, a majority of Indians, especially in rural areas, still consider the role of a woman as a wife to be her most valuable one.

Bollywood glorifies marriage and demonizes divorce

This is evident in Bollywood movies that show women playing love interests in plots that lead to them being married to the superhero. Even in the countless tv serials...