Read this article to learn about the relationship between caste and politics in Indian society. Ideologically, caste and democracy differ from each other and cannot co-exist because caste advocates fragmentation of society whereas democracy stands for the unification of society. Caste is leased on inequality by birth. Democracy is based on principles of equality. Caste… Continue reading Caste and Politics in Indian Society
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Dominant Caste: Meaning, Definition, Functions and Criticisms
Read this article to learn about the meaning, definition, functions and criticisms of dominant caste. Meaning: The concept of dominant caste has been used for the first time in sociological literature by an eminent sociologist. Prof. M.N. Srinivas in his essay “The Social System of a Mysore Village”, which was written after his study of… Continue reading Dominant Caste: Meaning, Definition, Functions and Criticisms
Difference between Class and Caste (5 points)
Fundamental points of difference between class and caste are: (i) open us closed, (ii) divine us. secular, (iii) endogamuus, (iv) class consciousness and (v) prestige. Above we have described the features of caste system which are generally absent from class. On the distinction between caste and class; MacIver observes, “Whereas in eastern civilizations, the chief… Continue reading Difference between Class and Caste (5 points)