Indian Village is a microcosm of Indian society. In this context, Explain the idea of Indian Village.

Idea of Indian village as microcosm of Indian society

⊙ Colonial :- They identified as closed, little republics (Metcalfe)

⊙ Gandhian view :- Villages reflect self sufficiency, simplicity & sustainable growth of Indian society

⊙ Ambedkar's view :- Villages are based on inhuman caste, & narrow mindedness.

⊙ Nationalist view :- Villages contain the true values of unity, culture & heritage of Indian society.

⊙ Sociological view :-

a) MN Srinivas considered caste & village patriotism as major institutions in village reflecting Indian society. It is also connected with outside society.

b) Beteille :- He saw caste, class, power, kinship operating in village (Sripuram, Tanjore)

c) Modern view :- Caste & agricultural losing its hold (Dipankar Gupta); villages are well connected, globalised.