Does the magazine consistently show romance leading to marriage? Are unmarried romantic relationships shown positively or negatively?
Example codes: arranged_meet , parental_opposition , secret_dates , happy_marriage , divorce_mention .
Highlight dialogues that express love, duty, sacrifice, or rebellion.
| Dimension | Question to ask while reading | |---|---| | Decision power | Who proposes? Who ends the relationship? | | Conflict source | Family, society, financial issues, or personal misunderstanding? | | Resolution style | Marriage, compromise, separation, or tragedy? | | Role of gender | Does the heroine have agency? Is the hero emotionally expressive? | | Moral message | Does the story reward traditional values or challenge them? | Step 1 – Select 3–5 PDF stories Prefer same magazine and year range (e.g., Grihshobha 2018–2020).