The fourth chapter in Political Science textbook is 'Gender, Religion and Caste'.
In this chapter, 3 kinds of social differences based on gender, religion and caste are discussed that can take the form of social divisions and inequalities.
Reasons which have contributed to changes in caste system:
- Efforts of political leaders and social reformers like Gandhiji, B.R.
Ambedkar who advocated and worked to establish a society in which caste inequalities are absent.
- Socio-economic changes such as: urbanization; growth of literacy and education; occupational mobility; weakening of landlord’s position in the village; breaking down of caste hierarchy; have greatly contributed.
- The Constitution of India prohibited any caste-based discrimination.
- Provision of fundamental rights has played a major role because these rights are provided to all citizens without any discrimination.
The topics discussed in this chapter are as follows:
- Religion, Communalism and Politics
- Caste and Politics
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Chapter 3: Democracy and Diversity
Chapter 5: Popular Struggles and Movements
Chapter 6: Political Parties
Chapter 7: Outcomes of Democracy
Chapter 8: Challenges to Democracy
Check out Frequently Asked Questions for Chapter 4: Gender, Religion and Caste
In which countries in the world, the participation of women in public life is very high?
Scandinavian countries i.e., Sweden, Norway and Finland.
What is patriarchy?
Literally, rule by father, this concept is used to refer to a system that values men more and gives them power over women.
What is the most common expression of communalism?
The most common expression of communalism is in everyday beliefs. These routinely involve religious prejudices, stereotypes of religious communities and belief in the superiority of one’s religion over other religions.
Name a few political leaders and social reformers who advocated and worked to establish a society with inequalities.
Jyotiba Phule, Gandhiji, BR Ambedkar and Periyar Ramaswami.
What is urbanisation?
Urbanisation is shift of population from rural areas to urban areas.
