ISBN:
9788132103455
,
8132103459
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xxi, 255 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Contributions to Indian sociology 12
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Caste in question
DDC:
305.5122
Keywords:
Social classes India
;
Group identity India
;
Social structure India
;
Social stratification India
;
Castes Inde
;
Classes sociales Inde
;
Identité collective Inde
;
Structure sociale Inde
;
Stratification sociale Inde
;
India
;
Caste
;
Group identity
;
Social structure
;
Social stratification
;
Social classes
;
Group identity
;
Social classes
;
Social stratification
;
Social structure
;
Kaste
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Social Classes
;
Caste
;
India
;
Indien
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books
;
Aufsatzsammlung
Abstract:
In Indian context
Abstract:
"This important volume provides an alternative perspective on caste. It demonstrates that the traditional view of caste -- as a single hierarchy, with Brahmins at the top and the untouchable castes at the bottom -- is no longer valid. From politics to gender to economic interaction, the contributors reveal how the erstwhile single, pure hierarchical order is constantly being questioned and weakened. The essays in this volume argue for a different conceptualisation of caste -- one that would take into account the need for caste assertion and dignity as well as notions of hierarchy. The contributors show that while pride in one's caste identity is an important feature of the caste order, this is not incompatible with contesting notions of hierarchy. Caste is now better seen in terms, first, of discrete identities and then in terms of multiple and contesting hierarchies. Using contemporary experiences, this exciting volume reflects on received wisdom concerning theories of caste and provides an entirely fresh perspective."--Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
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