Sociology II · 10 marks · 150 words

"The project of Dalit capitalism is futile in a society where caste decides the social capital" Critically analyze.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2023

Dalit and Backward Class MovementsCaste SystemSocial Classes in India

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.

How toppers approached it

From all 3 answers · about 190 words.

Opening

  • A definition3 of 3

Body

  • Points3 of 3

Close

  • No separate close1 of 3
  • A summary1 of 3
  • A way forward1 of 3

The toppers’ answers

Kushal JainAIR 40 · CSE 2021 · 158 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Dalit capitalism , as reflected by DICCI, means the growth of Dalit entrepreneurs, Dalit businesses and more streamlining of Dalit aspirations with main stream economy.

Body · points

→ Dalit capitalism futile :

  • Lowest jobs still decided by caste. Manual scavenging is still done exclusively by Dalits.

  • Upward mobility is rare : reservation benefits only to few, larger society is still driven by caste considerations.

  • Large part of Bonded labor : Dalits, tribals are employed as bonded labor in mining, plantation etc.

→ Though Dalit capitalism is arriving as:

  • Rise of Dalit consciousness : new understanding of Dalit politics, homogenisation based on class/ caste deprivation leads to new consciousness.

  • Dalit middle class : Educated, employed middle class provides leadership to aspiring Dalit entrepreneurs.

  • Rising pressure group : Dalit politics (ex: BSP) assists in growth of Dalit led businesses.

Close

Dalit capitalism even though associated loosely to caste is gradnely adopting modern means to grow and prosper.

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