RajeshwariAIR 2 · CSE 2025 · 233 wordsTheir whole copy
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Class, caste, power trinitarian approach is initially proposed by Max Weber. In Indian context, Andre Beteille used this nexus in his Sripuram village studies.
The nexus between caste, class, power hold relevant in Indian social scenario in modern context.
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Nexus between caste, class, power in Indian social scenario:
→ Indian society is very much caste driven. The higher caste are recipient of the benefits in initial phase. Now, the dominant caste in any region enjoy upper hand.
→ Similarly, the upper class are rich businessmen who enjoy enormous wealth. They are followed by upper middle class who form the professional classes.
→ Then, the power is assumed by party politics in India. Power acquiring party form policies exercise authority in the society.
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The collaboration of high status of caste, wealthy upper class and party in power form a significant nexus in Indian society.
Eg: According to Oxfam report,
the top 1% of India assumes around 25% of nation wealth. They mostly belong to the dominant class and supports the party in rule (ie) power.
Likewise, Wealthy, numerical strong caste have high political representation. This result in control over the social decisions, showcasing the class-caste-power nexus in India.
Eg: Okkaligas are among dominant caste, numerically strong population in Karnataka. They are deciding factor in state election.
This nexus of caste class power must be subjected to sociological research for their impact on vulnerable sections.