Dr. Ashwani Kumar and Dr. Vikas Bhandari “Being modern isn’t just about following trends; it’s about understanding the phenomenon behind them.” The contemporary Indian culture appears to embrace modern values; a closer look reveals that much of what is considered “modern” reflects an unconscious adherence to traditional practices and Western influences. This phenomenon can be […]
Sheetal Pouria ‘Caste’ is the key category in the Indian social system and thinking. For ages, Caste has invariably been viewed as a distinctive feature of Indian society. It is not merely an institution that characterizes the structure of social stratification in India, but ‘Caste’ has often seen to represent the ‘Core of India’. A
The fashion industry constantly and unknowingly makes women the source of pleasure for people by dictating trends that are constantly shifting and changing. This control is exercised over women’s conduct as well as their appearance.
Impact of Globalization on Agriculture:
Unsustainable agricultural practices are increasing like the excessive use of fertilizers.
It is the big MNCs and private players who are actually getting benefitted from agriculture in the modern globalized world and not the actual tiller of the land or the farmer.
Sanskritisation This concept or term was coined by M.N. Srinivas (a famous Indian Sociologist). Sanskrutization can be defined as the process by which a ‘low’ caste or tribe or other group takes over the customs, ritual, beliefs, ideology and style of life of a high and, in particular, a ‘twice-born (dwija) caste’. Impact of sanskritisation
Systems of Land Ownership The system of land ownership regulates the relationship of the people to the land, specifically the power of disposition over land and the right to use the land. As it is practically impossible, on the one hand, to increase the amount of land while, on the other hand, it is the
When one closely observes a society, s/he may witness various diverse groups in it. Despite these diverse there exists a basic element of unity among the individuals in the society. This phenomenon is called unity in diversity.
Indian Society: Basic Features Indian society is a rich mix of many different cultures, traditions, and ways of living. Understanding its main features gives us a better idea of this ancient civilization’s complexity and uniqueness. Here are some of the important things that make up Indian society: Conclusion Indian society is a complex and dynamic
The original constitution contained only the fundamental rights and not the fundamental duties. In other words, the framers of the Constitution did not feel it necessary to incorporate the fundamental duties of the citizens in the Constitution.
Fundamental rights are discussed in part III of the Indian constitution. It mentioned the following rights as fundamental that are enjoyed by the citizens of India.
Tribe is generally used for a “socially cohesive unit, associated with a territory, the members of which regard themselves as politically autonomous
