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In what sense has caste become relatively invisible for the urban upper castes?
(i) Urban upper castes have benefited the most from the developmental policies implemented by government of India after independence. Now they had suffice wealth and educational resources hence, they need not support from caste based claims. They werein glut of affluence.
(ii) Upper caste elite were able to benefit from subsidised public education/professional education in science, technology, medicine and management. Their people till then were ascended to higher positions in government services and had made a debut in legislature.
(iii) The third generations from these groups had acquired economic and educational capital sufficient to ensure the best opportunities in their life.
Some More Questions From Social Institutions: Continuity And Change Chapter
What evidence would you offer against the view that “tribes are primitive communities living isolated lives untouched by civilisation?
What are the factors behind the assertion of tribal identities today?
What are some of the different forms that the family can take?
In what ways can changes in social structure lead to changes in the family structure?
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.
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