Practice - Ghurye on Caste and Race
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Practice Questions
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What defines the segmental division of caste according to Ghurye?
💡 Hint: Think about how one becomes part of a caste.
Describe one restriction on social interaction imposed by caste.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of purity and pollution.
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What was Herbert Risley's main argument about caste?
💡 Hint: Think about the basis of physical characteristics in his argument.
Ghurye completely dismisses Risley’s theories. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall Ghurye's critical stance.
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Critically assess the impact of Ghurye's work on contemporary Indian sociology and the study of caste.
💡 Hint: Think about how his work could influence contemporary sociology.
Evaluate the relevance of Ghurye's six features of caste in today's Indian society.
💡 Hint: Consider recent sociological research or surveys on caste.
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