The Superstitions, Belief System and Marriages

Abstract

It is believed that today’s civilizations are less superstitious than the primitive ones. However, there are still some parts of the world where it is believed that superstitions play important role in decision making. Particularly, it is believed that women are more superstitious than men. This study is based on the empirical data. Convenient sampling technique was used to know the 101 respondents’ responses on the superstitions and marital choices. A questionnaire was developed in order to know the people understanding. The data was analyzed by applying statistical tools and Chi-square. This study revealed that there were respondents who believed on superstitions, particularly women. Majority of the respondents agreed that lack of awareness; illiteracy and old customs are the main reasons of superstitions among women. Majority of the respondents do not have such beliefs. Slowly and gradually, situation is becoming modernized and superstitious beliefs are replaced by rationality and wisdom. However, it is quite difficult to escape the culture of superstitions because there is always the thought that there might be something in it.