1.4 - Institutions of Caste, Tribe, and Family
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Practice Questions
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Define caste in Indian society.
💡 Hint: Think about social hierarchy.
What is a tribe?
💡 Hint: Connect to indigenous communities.
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What does the caste system primarily reflect?
💡 Hint: Consider how caste differentiates people in society.
True or False: Tribes do not experience significant changes in their societal roles today.
💡 Hint: Think about socio-political changes.
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Critique the assertion that caste is a relic of the past and analyze its current relevance in contemporary Indian society.
💡 Hint: Consider both sociological perspectives and everyday examples.
Evaluate how globalization impacts tribal identities in India, providing specific examples of both positive and negative outcomes.
💡 Hint: Connect to cultural change and economic integration.
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