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Social Institutions: Continuity And Change
Give the meaning of Sanskritisation.
The term 'Sanskritisation' was coined by M.N. Srinivas. It refers to a process whereby members of a middle or lower caste try to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual, domestic and social practices of a caste or castes or higher status.
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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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