ID | 128122 |
Title Proper | Role of caste in the Indian polity |
Language | ENG |
Author | Chatterjee, Sarajit Kumar |
Publication | 2013. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | It is perhaps true that the most frequently mentioned peculiarity of the traditional Hindu Society is the institution of caste, or as it is more frequently called, the caste system. Social institutions that resemble caste in one respect or the other are not difficult to find elsewhere, but it is only in India that it is know as 'caste'. |
`In' analytical Note | Asian Studies Vol.31, No.1; Jan-Jun 2013: p.9-39 |
Journal Source | Asian Studies Vol.31, No.1; Jan-Jun 2013: p.9-39 |
Key Words | India ; Indian Traditions ; Caste System ; Traditional Hindu Society ; Social Institutions ; Western Asia ; China ; Ancient World ; History ; Spiritual Background ; Rigid System ; Geographical Isolation ; Endogamy ; Indian Politics ; Ethnic Groups ; Ethnic Society |