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    Salient Features

    of
    Indian Society

    Presented By,
    Nirmala Surbhi (MBA)
    Roll NO.28
    “Unity through
    diversity” is the
    theme of the
    approximately one
    billion people that
    live in a country
    that is so big, it’s
    called a
    subcontinent!
    Features of Indian Society
    Class & Caste Structure
    Pluralism
    Unity in diversity
    Agrarian Society
    Joint Family structure
    Coexistence of materialism & spiritualism

    Features of Indian Society include two


    ways- 
     1.Features related to Rural Society
    2.Features related to urban Society
    What is Class?
    The class denotes a category or group of persons
    having a definite status in society which determines
    their relation to other groups.
    The social classes are those groups (not legally or
    religiously defined and sanctioned) they are relatively
    open not closed.
    Their basis is indisputably economic but they are
    more than economic groups.
    What is Caste?
    The word caste derives from the Spanish and
    Portuguese “casta”, means “race, lineage, or breed”.
    Portuguese employed casta in the modern sense when
    they applied it to hereditary Indian social groups called
    as ‘jati’ in India. It is a unique system associated with
    Indian subcontinent.
    CHARACTERISTICS OF CASTE SYSTEM
    • 1. Caste is Innate
    • 2. Restriction on Food Habits
    • 3. Caste is Endogamous
    • 4. Hierarchical Social Structure
    • 5. Occupation is Fixed
    • 6.Increase in the Organisational Power of Caste
    • 7. Political Role of Caste
    • 8. Protection for Scheduled Castes and other Backward Classes
    Difference between Caste and Class
    Pluralism
    A state of society in which members of diverse ethnic, racial,
    religious, or social groups maintain and develop their
    traditional culture or special interest within the confines of
    a common civilization
    In India, Hindus and Hindi-speaking people are the
    majority, but people of other backgrounds, religions, and
    languages also live there.
    Secularism
    The practice of secularism in India is often denounced on the
    grounds that, a strict separation of the religious and non-
    religious practices is not possible. However, instead of arguing
    for such an untenable position, it might be better to define
    secularism as the separation of some religious and non-religious
    institutions as Rajeev Bhargava does. In his discussion on Indian
    secularism he argues that while an overall commitment to the
    principles of social- democracy guided the Indian Constitution
    makers to the adoption of the principles of secularism, the
    immediate context of deteriorating Hindu-Muslim relations and
    the Partition were the major factors that influenced our
    adoption of secular principles.
    Secularism in India refers to the equal status and treatment of
    all religions. This word was added in Indian constitution
    preamble by 42nd amendment.
    Unity In diversity
    The bond of unity of India is found in its geo-political
    integration. India is known for its geographical unity
    marked by the Himalayas in the north and the oceans
    on the other sides. Politically India is now a sovereign
    state.
    About 6 major religions
    More than 1500 spoken languages
    5 major racial groups
    Number of sects within the religion
    Agrarian Society
    About 70% of the population in India resides in the rural
    areas and almost half the population is engages in
    agriculture as a major source of livelihood. It is usually
    said that heart of India lies in its villages & proved by
    the statistics as well as the culture of rural areas.
    Joint Family System
    The Indian culture lies in its age-long prevailing
    tradition of the joint family system. It’s a system under
    which even extended members of a family like one’s
    parents, children, the children’s spouses and their
    offspring, etc. live together. The elder-most, usually
    the male member is the head in the joint Indian family
    system who makes all important decisions and rules,
    whereas other family members abide by it dutifully
    with full respect.
    Coexistence of Materialism and Spiritualism
    Spiritualism’s main focus is to promote an individual’s
    personal experience with God. Whereas the
    materialism is a tendency to consider material
    possessions and physical comfort as more important
    than spiritual values.
     when it comes to inner evolution/spiritual progress,
    Indians are much ahead of them. In every century we
    are producing numerous enlightened.
    Social Problems in Indian Society
    Poverty
    Unemployment
    Population Explosion
    Communalism & Communal Violence
    Youth Unrest & Agitation
    Violence Against Women
    Corruption
    Thank You

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