Question 5 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 3 Class 10 Political Science - Gender, Religion and Caste - Political Science

Explain any five socio-economic changes responsible for breaking down the old notion of Caste hierarchy in India.

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1. Social reformers such as Phule, Gandhiji, and Ambedkar have fought against caste systems in order to promote a casteless society.
2. The d evelopment of economics has led to a decrease in the emphasis on caste
3. As cities become more urbanized , castes become less apparent as people rub shoulders in busses, trains, and offices
4. Education and literacy have contributed to a decrease in belief in caste.
5. Now, children are not obligated to continue the family or father's profession .
6. The strong caste barriers in villages have weakened as a result of landlords' declining influence.
7. Constitutional clauses that guarantee everyone's equality before the law have made it legal to combat discrimination.
8. Seat reservation laws in legislatures, local self-government organisations, and educational institutions have improved the political, social, and economic standing of lower castes.

*any 5 points.

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