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Category: Sociology Concepts

  • Jajmani system : Definition, Functions and characteristics

    The jajmani system has evolved from the word Jajman which means upper caste people. William H Wiser was the first one to introduce the term Jajmani system in which it clearly describes how different castes interact with each other for the agricultural and economic process. The landowners or Jamindars are popularly known as Jajman whereas…

  • Sanskritization : Meaning, Characteristics, Modes, Examples & Overview

    As our society has been almost ruled by Dominant castes, it overlooked lower caste people. Thus a term and practice also emerged as a result of Purity and Pollution concept i.e. Sanskritization. This phenomenon was first observed by M.N. Srinivas who profoundly found that people of low caste were intimidating other castes rituals in their…

  • Purity and Pollution in caste system

    A society which has seen stratification done on each and every level has also seen the notion of purity and pollution by distance respective of their castes. The ideation of purity and pollution is the major aspect in understanding the hierarchy process of the caste system. Purity and Pollution is also known as the basis…

  • Main Features of Caste system

    Society’s classification has changed the course of society since ancient times. A caste system’s characteristics include a sense of superiority and inferiority among people of different classes. The caste system effect was so influential that its traces are still found at some corners, up to some extent. Many references emphasize the importance of being at…

  • Functions of the Caste System: Explained

    functions of the caste system A society which had been trapped in the claws of stratification experienced advantages and disadvantages both at the same time. The advantage was that due to the caste system peculiarity, Hindu religion saved itself from falling into the trap of changing its religion. It was a popular practice in which…

  • Law: Meaning, Features,Sources, and Types of Law

    Law: Meaning, Features, Sources, and Types of Law Every country, every city, every town, every district present in this world has to follow certain rules or regulations or we can say “Law” There is always a sovereign which formulates laws for a state which is believed to be good for the state and which helps…

  • Civilization: Meaning and History ( Short Essay)

    Civilization The journey of man since times immemorial has been a tough one. Being a social animal, man has always strived to continue his existence through a collective effort among his fellow human beings. This effort was to establish him in a strong place against forces of nature, competing for species and related species which…