Practice Ghurye On Caste And Race (5.3.1) - INDIAN SOCIOLOGISTS

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Question 1.
What defines the segmental division of caste according to Ghurye?
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Think about how one becomes part of a caste.
Question 2.
Describe one restriction on social interaction imposed by caste.
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Consider the implications of purity and pollution.
3Question 3.
What was Herbert Risley's main argument about caste?
- Caste is based solely on religion.
- Caste is linked to racial origins.
- Caste has no historical basis.
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Think about the basis of physical characteristics in his argument.
4Question 4.
Ghurye completely dismisses Risley’s theories. True or False?
- True
- False
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Recall Ghurye's critical stance.
Question 5.
Critically assess the impact of Ghurye's work on contemporary Indian sociology and the study of caste.
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Think about how his work could influence contemporary sociology.
Question 6.
Evaluate the relevance of Ghurye's six features of caste in today's Indian society.
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Consider recent sociological research or surveys on caste.

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