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
Secularization of caste, termed such by Rajni Kothar, speaks to the political empowerment of caste post the 1980s, with rise of regional grants, Green revolution and its on.
Secularization factors:
1Green revolution — upcycling of landlords' class justice up in economic development
2Land reforms — landlless given land to fill, mostly lower class
3Political participation increased — Biji Kanshi Ram, DALIT Panthers' movement
4Proliferation of 'Dalit concisism'
5Provision of affirmative action by UP Siyahi government
Secularization Reality:
1Cross-religious caste existence — TD Muslim, Christianity casteism
2Secularized view of caste due to increased fingers on 'class' post LPR reforms (1991)
3Social and economic mobility raised due to welfare schemes and reservations
4Otheration of 'upper and lower caste' — internal divides crumbled
However, caste is still a key factor in policy/society — Economic deprivation, Discrimination by paradox, 35/. arrests, Atrocities of SC/ST, OBC torn maximal, unwanted population (MHA)
Thus, whilst 'secularisation' may be a predominant theme, there is a need to validate true emancipation for (SABTA vitas, Sakka Sena, 25)
177 words4 paragraphs
- Cited Rajni Kothar's concept of caste secularization
- Provided multiple factors
- Mentioned specific movements and policies
- Acknowledged both progressive and persistent caste issues
- Cited specific statistics and acts
Topper
Zinnia Arora
AIR 62028
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Caste System and Secularization
Progressive secularization of caste
Writing Stats
177
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical, critical
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