AIR 878 · CSE 2023 · ANT2 · 83 pages

Nimisha Tantuway: ANT2 answer copy

27 answers by Nimisha Tantuway, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Write a note of 150 words on the following: (a) Reasons of caste violence in India (b) Indigenisation of Christianity in India10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Presence of caste among Muslims10 marks
  3. Q1(c)Other Backward classes movements in India10 marks
  4. Q1(d)History of theorizing caste begins with colonial encounters. Discuss10 marks
  5. Q1(e)Anthropological study of Untouchability10 marks
  6. Q2(a)Jajmani system has been a paradoxical economic relationship consisting of both exploitative and protective elements.15 marks
  7. Q2(b)Jati is a breeding unit as well as unit of social reproduction. Illustrate.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)Compare and contrast the perspective of G.S Ghurye and M.N. Srinivas with respect to ‘study of caste’. Also highlight the village study of Sripuram by Andre Beteille20 marks
  9. Q3(a)Indian villages are changing in respect of economic institutions, power structures and inter-caste relationships. Discuss.20 marks
  10. Q3(b)Critically analyse the role in caste in Indian democracy and its impact on electoral politics.15 marks
  11. Q3(c)Discuss the impact of media on the social life of Indian villages.15 marks
  12. Q4(a)Briefly describe the contribution of D.N. Majumdar to Indian Anthropology. Also highlight Village study of D.N. Majumdar.20 marks
  13. Q4(b)Identify the theoretical concepts that have emerged out of village studies in India.15 marks
  14. Q4(c)Critically examine the status of religious minorities in India and effectiveness of the Government policies and programmes for their welfare.15 marks
  15. Q5(b)B.H. Baden Powell
  16. Q5(c)Indian rural society is a faction ridden society. Discuss
  17. Q5(d)Identity Politics in India
  18. Q5(e)Brahminical view of caste
  19. Q6(a)Examine Nature-man - spirit complex as an ecological concept. How other anthropologists viewed the NMS complex different from L.P.Vidyarthi.20 marks
  20. Q6(b)Explain the existence of urban villages in context of metropolitan cities in India.15 marks
  21. Q6(c)Assess the significance of concepts given by Robert Redfield in study of Indian civilization.15 marks
  22. Q7(a)20 marks
  23. Q7(b)Is concept of Dominant caste relevant Today? Analyse different factors which has caused changes in this institution.15 marks
  24. Q7(c)Modernization is deeply rooted in traditions and the social structure in India.15 marks
  25. Q8(a)What do you understand from discrete caste and Muddled hierarchies? Substantiate your answer with suitable illustrations.20 marks
  26. Q8(b)Discuss Surjit Sinha’s and F.G. Bailey contribution in development of Tribe-caste continuum.15 marks
  27. Q8(c)What is the Relevance of Anthropology in Rural Development? Illustrate your answer with examples.15 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 272 words written

Write a note of 150 words on the following: (a) Reasons of caste violence in India (b) Indigenisation of Christianity in India

Opening

In caste system privileges of one community becomes the disability of others. Such system exists by coercion which manifest itself in caste violence.

Body · points and prose

In caste system privileges of one community becomes the disability of others. Such system exists by coercion which manifest itself in caste violence.

Reasons of caste violence

Muzaffar Asadi gave evolutionary pattern in reason of caste violence:

→ Till 1970s → Upper caste & dominant caste fighting for maintaining dominance and claiming dominance respectively.

→ 2nd shift took place when dominant caste established dominance. They inflicted violence on lower caste to maintain it.

→ 3rd shift when section of dalits got power, consciousness → They came in conflict with dominant caste.

Diagram
- Surinder Jodhka gives reasons for caste violence: - Ritual & symbolic dominance - Identity politics - Social mobility challenges - Land & other disputes

Intersectionality of Caste violence -

Dalit women become worst victim. Sexual and physical violence are inflicted on them by upper caste male to:

  1. Challenge the manhood of lower caste
  2. Ensure their dominance
  3. Reminder to dalit women of their identity.

Ex: Hathras Case, Unnao Case etc.

Caste violence is representative of deep seated cleavage in caste system.

In India christian forms 3rd largest minority consisting of 2.3% of India's population. In India Christianity arrived in 52 AD but major expansion took place during colonial era, through missionary work.

Major convert to christianity was 'Dalits' and 'tribes' who were escaping from caste oppression. But it did not help as Christianity Indigenised.

Diagram
- Major branches of Christianity: - Syrian Christian - Protestant - Catholic - Dalit Christian - Tribal Christian

The early convert or original christian discriminate against convert of lower Caste. Thus a caste equivalent exist in christianity. ↳ They stand last in prayer row in Church ↳ Last to receive sacred bread ↳ Not allowed to take part or read Scriptures.

The recent demand of including dalit Christian convert in 'SC' categories validate the influence & entrance of Caste system in Christianity in India.

Close

In India christian forms 3rd largest minority consisting of 2.3% of India's population. In India Christianity arrived in 52 AD but major expansion took place during colonial era, through missionary work.

Major convert to christianity was 'Dalits' and 'tribes' who were escaping from caste oppression. But it did not help as Christianity Indigenised. The early convert or original christian discriminate against convert of lower Caste. Thus a caste equivalent exist in christianity. ↳ They stand last in prayer row in Church ↳ Last to receive sacred bread ↳ Not allowed to take part or read Scriptures.

The recent demand of including dalit Christian convert in 'SC' categories validate the influence & entrance of Caste system in Christianity in India.