Mukesh’s family believes that their occupation as bangle-makers is a traditional and inherited craft, reflecting a sense of pride in their skills despite the hardships it entails. They view this work as a family legacy, with the belief that it is their destiny to continue the glass-blowing trade, even though it subjects them to poor working conditions and financial instability. This mindset illustrates the constraints of societal expectations and generational poverty, as the family feels resigned to their fate, unable to envision alternatives for a better life. Mukesh’s aspiration to break away from this cycle highlights the tension between tradition and the desire for change.