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Social Institutions: Continuity And Change
On which set of principles the caste system is based upon?
These are (i) Principle of difference and separation and (ii) wholism and hierarchy. Many of the scriptural rules of caste are designed to prevent the mixing of castes i.e. marriage rules, food sharing, social interaction and occupation rules. Such differences exist in relation a larger whole i.e. the totality of society contesting of all castes. It is not egalitarian but a hierarchical system and individual caste does not occupy a distinct place but an ordered rank. Thus, one side, it is based on separation while such separation constitutes a hierarchy on the other.
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Explain the differences between matriliny and matriarchy.
What are the characteristics of the various forms of the family—Discuss.
Describe the different degrees of kinship relationships.
Discuss the problems of tribal communities in India?
State the constitutional provisions enshrined for protection of the schedule tribes.
Discuss the problems of the scheduled castes.
Describe the constitutional provisions that safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes in India.
What do you understand by the term “caste”?
What is the position and importance of caste system in present day India?
Distinguish between caste and class?
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