Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words
Even though Untouchability seems to be eradicated in manifest forms, it still exists in a latent form. Examine.
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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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