Kushal JainAIR 40 · CSE 2021 · 166 wordsTheir whole copy
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Constitution of India provides for equality, abolition of untouchability, freedom etc. which goes against the traditional social order.
Body · points
→ Weakened social order :
Growth of modern values : ideas of democracy, secularism has created more tolerance. Caste distinction in urban cities are fast disappearing.
Emergence of dominant caste : M.N. Srinivas highlights how universal adult suffrage allows lower castes to go for mobilisation. This leads to new power dynamics opposing tradition.
Growth of gender consciousness : Women rights
guaranteed by fundamental rights leads to reduction of patriarchal norms in marriage, family etc.
→ Though, traditional social order remains as:
Caste endogamy : Marriages are largely based on caste considerations. This is facilitated by technology (ex: Matrimony websites)
Untouchability still persists : Scavenging jobs are solely performed by untouchables.
Rural India driven by traditions : concept of Sarpanch Pati highlights traditional domination.
Close
Andre Beteille highlights that constitution/ laws may only decide societies direction but actual path is decided by social institutions.