Sociology II · 20 marks
Examine the relevance of 'discrete castes and muddled hierarchies' in understanding the changing features of the caste system in contemporary India. (b) Critically discuss the challenges in maintaining communal harmony in India. How does religious pluralism shape inter-community relations? (c) Discuss the limitations of Ghurye's and Elwin's models of tribal integration. What are the evolved perspectives on the tribal question in India?
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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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