(i) The caste-politics in India has helped Dalits and OBCs to gain better access to decision making. (ii) Several political and non-political organisations have come forward in support of particular castes. They have demanded to end discrimination against them. Their demands include more dignity forRead more
(i) The caste-politics in India has helped Dalits and OBCs to gain better access to decision making.
(ii) Several political and non-political organisations have come forward in support of particular castes. They have demanded to end discrimination against them. Their demands include more dignity for them, more access to land, resources and opportunities. But it may be mentioned here that politics based on caste identity is not beneficial for the success of democracy. It may lead to tensions, conflict and even violence. It may divert attention from more important issues like poverty and development that may be more harmful for the country.
Politics influences the caste system and caste identities in the following ways: (i) Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating within it neighbouring castes or sub-castes which were earlier excluded from it. (ii) In the age of coalition politics, various caste groups enter into a coalRead more
Politics influences the caste system and caste identities in the following ways:
(i) Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating within it neighbouring castes or sub-castes which were earlier excluded from it.
(ii) In the age of coalition politics, various caste groups enter into a coalition with other castes or communities. They enter into a dialogue and negotiate in order to win the election. For example, in May 2002, BSP in UP entered into an agreement with BJP and formed a coalition government there.
(iii) ‘Backward’ and ‘forward’ caste groups : Now new caste groups known as ‘backward’ and ‘forward’ caste groups have emerged in political field.
Thus, caste plays different roles in politics.
It is correct that caste alone cannot determine election results in India due to the following reasons : (i) There is no majority of any caste in a parliamentary constituency. Thus, every candidate has to win over votes of different castes to be successful in the elections. (ii) No party or candidatRead more
It is correct that caste alone cannot determine election results in India due to the following reasons :
(i) There is no majority of any caste in a parliamentary constituency. Thus, every candidate has to win over votes of different castes to be successful in the elections.
(ii) No party or candidate wins all the votes of a caste group because generally there are more than one candidate from the same caste. Caste based ‘vote bank’ implies that a particular party or candidate can secure maximum votes only.
(iii) Sometimes there are more than one candidate from the same caste. Thus, voters of the same caste get divided and vote for different candidates.
(iv) Castes and communities change their preferences. They do not stick to their own candidates. This has been proved by the defeat of the sitting MP or MLA in our country. Thus, it is clear that caste alone cannot determine election results in India. While caste plays an important role but other factors such as strong attachment to political parties, different interests of rich and poor in the same caste, performance of a sitting MLA or MP are often decisive factors in the election.
Caste is the sole basis of social community It can take various forms in politics as given below: (i) Selection of candidates: At the time of election, political parties select their candidates on the basis of caste of the voters in a constituency so that they may muster necessary support to win eleRead more
Caste is the sole basis of social community It can take various forms in politics as given below:
(i) Selection of candidates: At the time of election, political parties select their candidates on the basis of caste of the voters in a constituency so that they may muster necessary support to win elections.
(ii) Formation of governments: At the time of formation of government or council of Ministers, effort is made to have representatives from all castes and communities.
(iii)Appeal to voters: During election campaign appeals are made to voters to cast heir votes in favour of the candidate of their own caste’
(iv) To bring consciousness among the lower castes: Due to one-person-one-vote, political parties try to mobilise and Secure maximum support from the lower castes. These castes have now realised their importance and have become very about their votes and rights.
(v) Formation of political parties: The political parties such as DMK have been formed on the basis of caste.
It is correct to state that caste system has not disappeared completely as enumerated below: (i) Lower caste people are still not at par with upper caste people in the sphere of education and prosperity. The lower castes still lag behind in the field of education' That is why there is disproportionaRead more
It is correct to state that caste system has not disappeared completely as enumerated below:
(i) Lower caste people are still not at par with upper caste people in the sphere of education and prosperity. The lower castes still lag behind in the field of education’ That is why there is disproportionately large presence of ‘upper caste’ among the urban middle classes in our country.
(ii) caste still continues to be closely linked to economic status’ The average economic status of caste groups still follows the old hierarchy. i.e., the upper castes are best off, the Dalits and the Adivasi are worst off, with the backward classes once again in between’
(iii) In election too the caste plays a major role. The candidates are selected on the basis of caste in a constituency to attract voters of his caste.
Describe the role of caste-politics in India.
(i) The caste-politics in India has helped Dalits and OBCs to gain better access to decision making. (ii) Several political and non-political organisations have come forward in support of particular castes. They have demanded to end discrimination against them. Their demands include more dignity forRead more
(i) The caste-politics in India has helped Dalits and OBCs to gain better access to decision making.
See less(ii) Several political and non-political organisations have come forward in support of particular castes. They have demanded to end discrimination against them. Their demands include more dignity for them, more access to land, resources and opportunities. But it may be mentioned here that politics based on caste identity is not beneficial for the success of democracy. It may lead to tensions, conflict and even violence. It may divert attention from more important issues like poverty and development that may be more harmful for the country.
Describe the ways.in which politics influence the caste system and caste identities.
Politics influences the caste system and caste identities in the following ways: (i) Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating within it neighbouring castes or sub-castes which were earlier excluded from it. (ii) In the age of coalition politics, various caste groups enter into a coalRead more
Politics influences the caste system and caste identities in the following ways:
See less(i) Each caste group tries to become bigger by incorporating within it neighbouring castes or sub-castes which were earlier excluded from it.
(ii) In the age of coalition politics, various caste groups enter into a coalition with other castes or communities. They enter into a dialogue and negotiate in order to win the election. For example, in May 2002, BSP in UP entered into an agreement with BJP and formed a coalition government there.
(iii) ‘Backward’ and ‘forward’ caste groups : Now new caste groups known as ‘backward’ and ‘forward’ caste groups have emerged in political field.
Thus, caste plays different roles in politics.
Is it correct that caste alone cannot determine election results in India ? Give reasons.
It is correct that caste alone cannot determine election results in India due to the following reasons : (i) There is no majority of any caste in a parliamentary constituency. Thus, every candidate has to win over votes of different castes to be successful in the elections. (ii) No party or candidatRead more
It is correct that caste alone cannot determine election results in India due to the following reasons :
See less(i) There is no majority of any caste in a parliamentary constituency. Thus, every candidate has to win over votes of different castes to be successful in the elections.
(ii) No party or candidate wins all the votes of a caste group because generally there are more than one candidate from the same caste. Caste based ‘vote bank’ implies that a particular party or candidate can secure maximum votes only.
(iii) Sometimes there are more than one candidate from the same caste. Thus, voters of the same caste get divided and vote for different candidates.
(iv) Castes and communities change their preferences. They do not stick to their own candidates. This has been proved by the defeat of the sitting MP or MLA in our country. Thus, it is clear that caste alone cannot determine election results in India. While caste plays an important role but other factors such as strong attachment to political parties, different interests of rich and poor in the same caste, performance of a sitting MLA or MP are often decisive factors in the election.
Describe three forms of caste politics in India.
Caste is the sole basis of social community It can take various forms in politics as given below: (i) Selection of candidates: At the time of election, political parties select their candidates on the basis of caste of the voters in a constituency so that they may muster necessary support to win eleRead more
Caste is the sole basis of social community It can take various forms in politics as given below:
See less(i) Selection of candidates: At the time of election, political parties select their candidates on the basis of caste of the voters in a constituency so that they may muster necessary support to win elections.
(ii) Formation of governments: At the time of formation of government or council of Ministers, effort is made to have representatives from all castes and communities.
(iii)Appeal to voters: During election campaign appeals are made to voters to cast heir votes in favour of the candidate of their own caste’
(iv) To bring consciousness among the lower castes: Due to one-person-one-vote, political parties try to mobilise and Secure maximum support from the lower castes. These castes have now realised their importance and have become very about their votes and rights.
(v) Formation of political parties: The political parties such as DMK have been formed on the basis of caste.
“Caste has not disappeared from contemporary India.” Cite any three examples to justify the statement’
It is correct to state that caste system has not disappeared completely as enumerated below: (i) Lower caste people are still not at par with upper caste people in the sphere of education and prosperity. The lower castes still lag behind in the field of education' That is why there is disproportionaRead more
It is correct to state that caste system has not disappeared completely as enumerated below:
See less(i) Lower caste people are still not at par with upper caste people in the sphere of education and prosperity. The lower castes still lag behind in the field of education’ That is why there is disproportionately large presence of ‘upper caste’ among the urban middle classes in our country.
(ii) caste still continues to be closely linked to economic status’ The average economic status of caste groups still follows the old hierarchy. i.e., the upper castes are best off, the Dalits and the Adivasi are worst off, with the backward classes once again in between’
(iii) In election too the caste plays a major role. The candidates are selected on the basis of caste in a constituency to attract voters of his caste.