Nationalism Theory by A.R. Desai
A.R. Desai's thesis connects the emergence of Indian nationalism directly to the socio-economic changes spurred by the British conquest.
He identified two primary drivers:
- New Material Conditions: British policies fundamentally altered India's economic structure, creating new conditions related to land, industry, and trade.
- Social Forces: Colonial rule fostered the development of new social classes and ideologies, contributing to a distinct national consciousness.
According to Desai, these evolving material and social elements, resulting from colonial domination, were the foundational causes behind the rise and shape of the Indian nationalist movement.
Important Questions from Indian Sociologists
Give the correct chronological sequence of the works of B. R. Ambedkar.
A. Who Were the Shudras?
B. Annihilation of Caste
C. Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development
D. The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchable
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
Who has written the book 'Urbanization and Family Change' in the Indian context?
Among the earlier industrial sociologists, who has written the book, Social Framework of an Indian Factory?
Which of the following characteristics of the caste system were NOT emphasized by G. S. Ghurye?
A. Segmental division
B. Hierarchy
C. Open system
D. Achieved
E. Pollution and purity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Given below are two statements
Statement I: Some major concepts and approaches about social change in India can be grouped as Sanskritisation and Westernization
Statement II: The term Sanskritization was used by M. N. Srinivas to describe the process of structural transformation in the Indian social structure
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
