Social Institutions: Continuity and Change · Class 12 Sociology · Chapter 3
👥 Social Institutions: Continuity and Change
CBSE Class 12 Humanities & Commerce · Sociology · Chapter 1
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| 85% | Colonial reshaping / changes in the caste system — Continuity AND change. Census 1901/Risley + land settlements + Art 17 + reservation. Specific. | 5 MARKS |
| 80% | Sanskritisation (+ dominant caste) — Srinivas. Define each, give caste examples, note critique. Don't confuse with learning Sanskrit / Brahmin dominance. | 5 MARKS |
| 65% | Bases of tribal classification + integration vs autonomy — Permanent + acquired traits; Ghurye vs Elwin; Scheduled Areas; Santhal/Gond/Bhil examples. | 5 MARKS |
| 60% | Joint vs nuclear family — Define both, residence/property/generations, note coexistence + change. | 3 MARKS |
| 50% | Matriliny vs patriliny (Khasi/Nayar) — Descent through mother vs father; matriliny ≠ matriarchy; authority often the maternal uncle. | 3 MARKS |