Sociology Test - 25

The British intervention, particularly through the census and surveys, made caste identities more rigid and formalized, reinforcing social divisions.

Another word for state is

• Country - Refers to a sovereign political entity.
• Territory - Indicates an area under the jurisdiction of a government.
• Region - Denotes a specific area, often with shared characteristics.
• Province - Refers to a principal administrative division within a country.

Assimilation is a process where various cultures are merged into a single, dominant culture. This approach can be characterised by the following points:

• Integration: Minority cultures adopt the customs and values of the majority.
• Loss of Identity: Unique cultural traits may diminish or disappear.
• Social Pressure: There is often pressure to conform to the dominant culture.

This method contrasts with other approaches such as segregation or subjugation, which maintain distinct cultural identities.

The process whereby minority groups integrate into the dominant society is referred to as:

• Assimilation - this entails adopting the cultural norms of the dominant group.
• Cultural Transfusion - refers to the exchange of cultural elements between groups.
• Cultural Pluralism - recognises and values the coexistence of diverse cultures within a society.

Understanding these terms helps clarify how societies interact with various cultural identities.

Participatory democracy refers to members of a group or community participating collectively in the taking of major decisions.

The core values of Indian democracy are based on ancient epics like Mahabharata, Western theories on democracy, and the Karachi congress resolution 1931.

The basic objectives laid down by the Indian constitution are empowerment of the poor and marginalised, ending of caste discrimination, and equality to all diverse groups.

Inclusive because it recognised diversity and plurality. Democratic because it sought to do away with discrimination and exclusion and bring forth a just and equitable society.

Globalisation refers to integration of an economy with the other countries based on interdependence. It is a multidimensional concept having political, economic, cultural manifestations. It is the process of exchange of ideas, capital commodities and people.

Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one people or power over other people or areas, often by establishing colonies and generally with the aim of economic dominance. In the process of colonisation, colonisers may impose their religion, language, economics, and other cultural practices.