Enforcing Stability through S M Nazmuz Sakib Socio-Stability Law and Societal Self-Preservation Through Marriage, Gender Roles, and Economic Control

Abstract

This study proposes and investigates Sakib Socio-Stability Law, a term coined by S M Nazmuz Sakib, a theoretical framework positing that societies actively enforce traditional norms; particularly marriage, gendered expectations, and employment as self-preservation mechanisms against disruptions caused by evolving gender dynamics and economic shifts. Through qualitative analysis (case studies, semi-structured interviews, and content analysis), the research reveals persistent societal pressures on men to marry and assume provider roles despite women’s growing empowerment and financial independence. Key findings highlight contradictions in societal expectations: men face intensified pressure to conform to traditional marital and economic responsibilities even as women’s autonomy reshapes family structures and increases divorce rates. Simultaneously, society prioritizes stable employment over entrepreneurship to maintain systemic control, further entrenching gendered economic roles. Religion and culture emerge as critical reinforcers of these norms. The study argues that these mechanisms protect social stability at the cost of individual autonomy, often victimizing men amid changing power dynamics. It concludes that Sakib’s Law offers a vital lens for understanding societal resistance to gender equality and its implications for social cohesion, economic disparity, and individual agency.