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2. Cultural Change

The chapter explores the impact of colonialism on Indian society and culture, highlighting the social reform movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at addressing issues like caste discrimination and gender inequalities. It discusses various processes of social change including sanskritisation, modernisation, secularisation, and westernisation, illustrating how these processes both coexist and sometimes contradict one another in contemporary India. The chapter emphasizes the intertwined relationship between social change and cultural transformation, showcasing reactions to colonial influence.

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  • 2

    Cultural Change

    This section explores the historical impact of colonial rule on social structures in India, highlighting the subsequent social reform movements and cultural changes driven by modernisation, secularisation, and westernisation.

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  • 2.1

    Social Reform Movements In The 19th And Early 20th Century

    Social reform movements in 19th and early 20th century India aimed to address social issues like caste discrimination and gender inequality, influenced by colonialism and western ideas.

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  • 2.2

    Different Kinds Of Social Change

    This section explores different methods of social change in India, highlighting key processes such as Sanskritisation, Westernisation, Modernisation, and Secularisation, influenced by colonial rule.

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  • 2.3

    Sanskritisation

    Sanskritisation is the process where lower castes adopt the customs and practices of higher castes in an effort to enhance their social standing, a phenomenon significantly influenced by cultural contexts in India.

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  • 2.4

    Westernisation

    This section examines the impact of westernisation as a cultural change in India due to British colonial rule, exploring its various dimensions and contradictions.

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  • 2.5

    Modernisation And Secularisation

    This section discusses how colonialism influenced social change in India, particularly through processes such as modernization and secularization, and the impact of social reform movements on caste and gender dynamics.

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  • 2.6

    Conclusion

    This section summarizes the lasting impact of colonialism on social and cultural change in India, emphasizing the complex interplay of Western ideas of modernity and traditional practices.

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