Distinguish between Varna and Caste?
Varna may be described as an abstract classification of people on the basis of mythical origins. Caste by contrast is a concrete empirical grouping based on social, virtual and occupational criteria.
How have tribes been classified in India?
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.
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