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Indian Society

Caste, tribe, family and kinship
Population change and demographic challenges
Social inequality and empowerment
Gender inequality and women’s collective action
Diversity, regionalism, communalism and secularism
Processes of social and cultural change
Changing work, rural society and migration
Globalisation, culture and mass media
Social movements and collective action
Urbanisation, inclusion and liveable cities

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Caste as a social institution

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Varna and jati
Ascribed caste status
Caste endogamy
Caste hierarchy
Hereditary occupation
Dominant caste
Caste associations in democratic politics

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