Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Continuity and Change

Question:
Theoretically, the caste system can be understood as the combination of two sets of principles, one based on difference and separation and the other on wholism and hierarchy. Each caste is supposed to be different from – and is therefore strictly separated from – every other caste.
What is the process in which a backward caste imitates customs and practices of a higher caste to achieve social mobility? Who coined that concept
Options:
The concept of Sanskritization Introduced by M.N Srinivas.
Acclimatization introduced by v.S Naipaul
Mobility Seeking introduced by I.R Desai
Purification introduced by Hindu fundamentalists
Correct Answer:
The concept of Sanskritization Introduced by M.N Srinivas.
Explanation:
‘Sanskritisation’ refers to a process whereby members of a (usually middle or lower) caste attempt to raise their own social status by adopting the ritual, domestic and social practices of a caste (or castes) of higher status.