2.3 - Sanskritisation
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Practice Questions
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Define Sanskritisation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how this process relates to social hierarchy.
What is an example of Sanskritisation?
💡 Hint: Consider cultural practices during festivals or marriages.
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What does Sanskritisation primarily involve?
💡 Hint: Think about the essence of cultural adoption.
Sanskritisation is considered beneficial to social mobility.
💡 Hint: What broader issues surround this process?
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Critique the efficacy of Sanskritisation in contributing to social change for lower castes while balancing cultural identity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on historical movements and contemporary relevance.
Assess the long-term implications of Sanskritisation on caste relations in India.
💡 Hint: Consider how social movements interact with these dynamics over time.
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