The present study has been designed to explore the effects of modernization on the family structure. The family system of any society plays a crucial role in social, cultural and religious values of the society. The family is one of the most important and fundamental institutions of the society. The survival of a society depends on the institution of the family. The structure of Pakistani society like many others has been witnessing a social change. Due to the modernization, employment opportunities are leading to the change in the society, and women are participating in every field of life. This social change can be visualized by comparing the present behavior patterns with those prevailing a few decades back. It has been observed that the old values and behavior patterns of the people have been changing. Due to the social and cultural changes, people have been showing less rigidity regarding their traditions. They have been adopting new and modern ideas and values, and the society has been changing from the traditional to the modern way of life. It has had serious impacts on the environment and social structure of the societies. The present study was conducted in Punjab Pakistan. A sample of 380 respondents was selected. Moreover, the interview schedule was used for the purpose of the data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS. The results of the study indicated that the more stable economy produces the more economic progressive development and the adoption of luxurious standard of living. Democracy and modernization have been interdependent on each other. Based on the findings, it was concluded that family patterns have been affected by the modernization. To overcome this issue, the government and families should work parallel, the government should control the media to promote the cultural and traditional values. On the other hand, the families should participate in the collective activities, and make strong social interactions within the household, too.
