Caste and Village Society: Dominant Caste

According to M.N. Srinivas's definition of a dominant caste, which condition is most crucial for a caste to be considered dominant?

What is a key critique of the concept of 'dominant caste' as a tool for analyzing social dynamics in villages?

According to Oliver Mendelsohn, which factor challenges the traditional view of dominant castes in India?

Which element signifies the dominance of a caste through the exercise of juridical authority?

Under what specific circumstances does M.N. Srinivas suggest a dominant caste might arbitrate disputes?

How did the abolition of Jagirdari in 1954 impact the Rajputs in Devisar, according to Anand Chakraverti's study?

According to Chakraverti, what was the key reason for the decline in Rajput power in Devisar?

What factor primarily contributed to the loss of Rajput power in Devisar?

In the 1928 case involving a Brahmin widow and a Mahajan man in Devisar, what does the Rajput's involvement in the resolution suggest about their status?

What did the incident in 1924, involving an Ahir hitting a Rajput in Devisar, primarily signify?

How did the punishment of the Raegars in the 1954 dispute over illicit milking of goats demonstrate the prevailing social order?

What did the actions of the Ahirs and Reagars in cases 2 and 3 represent?

In Oliver Mendelsohn's analysis of Behror, what is a key finding regarding the long-standing dominance of the Ahirs?

According to Mendelsohn, what undermined the Ahirs' traditional dominance in Behror during the 1970s?

What significant impact did the Green Revolution have on Behror's village structure?

In what way did migration patterns contribute to changing social dynamics in Behror?

How has the pursuit of education impacted traditional village structures in Behror?

How has the shift towards individualism and family-centeredness affected caste solidarity among the Ahirs in Behror?

What does the disappearance of the caste panchayat generally indicate about social changes in villages?

How might increased wealth among lower caste communities impact traditional social hierarchies, according to a Bhangi tailor's perspective?

Which of the following scenarios best reflects the changing dynamics of dispute resolution in villages?

A village in Rajasthan has seen significant economic development due to tourism. Lower castes, traditionally involved in crafts, now earn more than the dominant land-owning caste. However, instances of honor killings have also increased. What does this suggest about the influence of economic change on traditional social structures?

In a village in Uttar Pradesh, a new law grants equal property rights to women, regardless of caste. However, women from dominant castes face significant resistance from within their families when trying to claim these rights, while women from lower castes are actively supported by local NGOs. What can be inferred?

In a stratified village community where one caste traditionally controlled access to water resources, a new government initiative provides every household with a private water connection. However, households from the traditionally dominant caste receive larger subsidies and better-quality connections. What socio-political concept does this best illustrate?

A village in Bihar witnesses the election of a Dalit woman as the head of the local Panchayat. Despite holding formal political power, she faces constant obstruction and non-cooperation from upper-caste members and is unable to implement any significant policies. This scenario best illustrates which challenge to social change?

Following a land redistribution program, a lower-caste community gains ownership of fertile agricultural land in a village dominated by a land-owning caste. However, the dominant caste uses its influence to deny the community access to irrigation canals and markets, effectively rendering the land useless. What concept is best exemplified?

A village in Tamil Nadu has a history of caste-based discrimination in education. To address this, the government subsidizes private schools to reserve seats for students from lower castes. However, these schools often charge additional fees that lower-caste families cannot afford, or provide substandard education, perpetuating inequality. Which concept does this best represent?