7 Questions
What is the basis of the caste system in India?
Status attributes ascribed by birth
According to the text, what is the main difference between the caste system and class society?
The completeness of an individual's position
What is the traditional system of the caste system in India based on?
Four-fold varna
What is considered critical in maintaining purity in the caste system?
Endogamy and ritual avoidance of lower castes
What brought changes to the caste system in India?
Urbanization
What do discriminated castes in India assert in society?
Their democratic rights
What does Weber's theory of life-chances refer to?
Rewards and advantages afforded by market capacity
Study Notes
- Caste system in India is based on status attributes ascribed by birth
- It defines an individual's position more completely than in class society
- The traditional system is based on four-fold varna and innumerable occupation-based caste groups
- Endogamy and ritual avoidance of lower castes were considered critical for maintaining purity
- Urbanization brought changes to the caste system but discrimination still exists
- Discriminated castes assert their democratic rights in society
- Marxist theory defines social classes based on the relation to means of production
- Weber's theory of life-chances refers to rewards and advantages afforded by market capacity
- Functionalism believes that social stratification is a universal presence in society
- Modern class system is open and achievement-based, allowing individuals from any background to reach the highest position.
Test your knowledge on the complex and intricate system of caste in India with this informative quiz. From its traditional four-fold varna to the modern open and achievement-based class system, this quiz covers the evolution of the caste system in India. Learn about the role of endogamy, urbanization, and discrimination in shaping the caste system, and explore different theories of social stratification. Whether you're an expert in sociology or just curious about this fascinating topic, this quiz is sure to challenge and enlighten
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