Question Q8GS1GS1

Even after seven decades of independence, the colonial mindset continues to cast its shadow on Indian society. Examine.

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society can be defined as the network of social relationship based on the patterns of interactions between the individual members.

Effect/shadow of colonial mindset upon Indian society:

Forces of change:

New Social Order: Industrialisation, Urbanisation, New categories of social status

English language, secular education, print tech.

Transport & Common, spread of ideas.

Caste-like Ritual enactors (aspirative) societyNew secular status (assured) educated, social, political power etc.

Society changed from Hierarchical (Egalitarian) Society.

Collectivism (Takeut family system) to individualism (nuclear families)

The Society changed from particularism (some people are more equal than other) to universalism (equal applicability of laws & rules).

However, in some domain the impact has been negligible.

The oppressive laws + Zamindari system are only removed. New set of laws.

Family system with nine characteristic have made family can be seen.

(i) Distinct & Nuclear families celebrating festivals together.

(ii) Many marriages are based on patriarchal system.

Therefore, for a society to be more progressive, it is important to accept positive tilting while undutaming individual diversity of life called power.

179 words11 paragraphs

Identifies multiple forces of colonial impact
Provides nuanced analysis of change and persistence
Uses sociological concepts effectively

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Topper

Saloni Vats

AIR 2732025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India

Colonial Legacy and Social Structures

Persistence of Colonial Mindset in Independent India

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179

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