Class and caste are two phenomena of social stratification which offer many features in common not only in their origin but also in their development and function. Both are agencies of social mobility and selection in as much as they decide largely the position that a man occupies in society. The … [Read more...]
Problem of Alcoholism and its Treatment
Introduction For long in the history of mankind alcoholism was a moral problem, resulting from moral degradation and weakness of will power. Drinking Alcohol is just one of the several ways in which people wrongly react to stresses and strains which are too difficult for them to meet in the normal … [Read more...]
Social Mobility in India (and its different types)
What is Social Mobility? In spite of rigid caste structure social mobility was present in Indian society and is still prevalent. Human societies are divided into various social strata. These strata are arranged hierarchically and are considered superior or inferior to one another according to the … [Read more...]
Scheduled Castes in India and their problems
The term 'scheduled caste' was coined by the Simon Commission (1927). The expressions, 'Depressed Class,' 'Exterior Caste' and 'Untouchables' were commonly used for the scheduled castes during the colonial period. Gandhiji called them 'Harijans'. Generally they are referred to as Scheduled … [Read more...]
Short essay on Significance of Dussehra
The Dussehra is an important Hindu festival. The significance of Dussehra festival lies in its religious value. It teaches us that good triumph over evil. It is celebrated all over the country in honour of Rama's victory over Ravana. It generally comes off in the month of October. The Dussehra … [Read more...]
Aborigines of India
Aborigines are the original inhabitants or members of indigenous groups of people of a country. In India, the term aboriginal is usually applied to the tribal population to indicate their being the earliest among the present inhabitants of this country or region. Not all of them are in the same … [Read more...]
Andaman Tribes
The people or tribes of the Andaman Islands are divided into several groups according to differences of language and culture. However, they can be classified into two main categories: The Great Andamanese group, including all natives of Great Andaman except the Jarawa, in the interior of South … [Read more...]
Short note on Gonds Tribes
The Gonds are a Dravidian-speaking Adivasi group, who are scattered in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Talangana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. With a population of over one crore people, they are among the largest tribal communities in India. They are notified as Scheduled … [Read more...]
Adivasi people and their Language
The term "Adivasi" is referred to the ethnic and tribal communities of India. These indigenous people are believed to be the original inhabitants of India. According to the 2011 census, their population stood above 10 crores. They are a distinct group. They lack the intellectual alertness, … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Podu Cultivation
Podu cultivation, known as punam cultivation in Wayanad, is practiced by the Kurichiyas and other agricultural tribes. Podu cultivation is a form of shifting cultivation. The valleys of the Wayanad hills, particularly in the western half of the taluk, have been cleared and converted into wet rice … [Read more...]
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