Sociology II
Caste conflict is the result of cultural and power differential between upper and lower caste, also between two caste of same position within the hierarchy. Discuss. (c) The conceptual difference between caste and varna. (e) Louis Dumont's view on caste system.
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Syllabus: Caste System: (a) Perspectives on the study of caste systems: GS Ghurye, M N Srinivas, Louis Dumont, Andre Beteille. (b) Features of caste system. (c) Untouchability - forms and perspectives.
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