Question 9GS1GS1
Do you agree that there has been a progressive secularization of caste in India? Support your view with relevant examples. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Caste is a unique element of Indian society. Based on chatvamama concept that divides people on basis of purity pollution.
Secularization of caste means: greater equality, erosion of caste dynamics
Progressive secularization can be seen as:
1Education and skill be key to social mobility (?) lower caste IAS
2Constitutional provisions under article 15, 11 have given right for equal development
3Globalization has brought idea of equality & Liberty
4Samskritization of caste led to erosion of division
5Westernization led to caste invisibility
6Strong caste movement have led to greater layarms
But caste remains stong as:
3Globalization has brought idea of equality & Liberty
4Samskritization of caste led to erosion of division
5Westernization led to caste invisibility
6Strong caste movement have led to greater layarms
But caste remains stong as:
1Endogamy still prevalent (?) Brahmin Matrimony
2Still caste as evidence against lower caste (?) Unnai rope case
3Demand for caste census
4Reservation demand on caste lines - but Reddys, etc
Caste line are there evolving and need closer inspection; but equality has to be adhered to.
188 words6 paragraphs
Diagram
Diagram showing 'Secularization of Caste' with elements: means (greater equality, erosion of caste dynamics), greater equality, caste dynamics
Topper
Sanskriti Trivedy
AIR 172028
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient Features of Indian Society
Caste System
Secularization and Progressive Change in Caste
Writing Stats
188
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6
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