{"id":22718,"date":"2024-07-10T13:47:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T08:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/?p=22718"},"modified":"2024-10-17T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T08:55:15","slug":"perspectives-on-the-study-of-caste-systems-gs-ghurye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/perspectives-on-the-study-of-caste-systems-gs-ghurye\/","title":{"rendered":"Perspectives on the Study of Caste Systems: GS Ghurye | Sociology Optional Coaching | Vikash Ranjan Classes | Triumph IAS | UPSC Sociology Optional"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24580\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/sociology-offline.php\" width=\"809\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-08-at-11.10.42-PM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 983px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 983px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify; height: 983px;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">When considering the array of 51 optional subjects for the\u00a0<strong>UPSC Mains Examination<\/strong>, Sociology consistently stands out as a top choice. 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copyable-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Paper-2, Unit-12 [Cast System]<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-style: dotted; border-color: #4f3232; background-color: #fcffe8;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 809.091px;\">\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perspectives_on_the_Study_of_Caste_Systems_GS_Ghurye-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #0000ff;\">Perspectives on the Study of Caste Systems: GS Ghurye<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ghurye\u2019s approach towards caste is attributional Attributional approach discusses primarily the significant features of the caste system and what distinguishes it from other forms of social stratification. For Ghurye each caste was separated from the other in a hierarchical order. This ordering sprang from the attributes of a caste. Ghurye cognitively combined historical anthropological and sociological perspectives to understand caste and kinship system in India. He tried to analyze caste system through textual evidences using ancient texts; on the one hand and also from both structural and cultural perspectives, on the other hand. Ghurye studied caste system from a historical comparative and integrative perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22735 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caste-7-320-150x113.webp\" alt=\"Perspectives on the Study of Caste Systems: GS Ghurye\" width=\"443\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caste-7-320-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caste-7-320-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caste-7-320.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Later on he did comparative study of kinship of Indo-European cultures. In his study of caste and kinship, Ghurye emphasizes two important points :<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The kin and caste networks in India had parallels in some other societies also.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The kinship and caste in India served in the past as integrative frameworks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The evolution of society was based on the integration of diverse, racial or ethnic groups through these networks. Ghurye highlights<strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">\u00a0six structural features of caste system as follows:<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Segmental division :\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong>Membership of a caste group is acquired by birth and with it come the position in the rank order relative to other castes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">According to Ghurye, During british rule, people of different castes joined same occupation, say army therefore occupational status (Class Position) was same but in private life caste identities still dominant Even in British organization caste hierarchies persisted Caste was able to maintain its distinctive identity even in class structure or private life due to the reason that caste councils (having legislature, executive and judicial powers). British structure couldn\u2019t touch private life\u00a0<strong>Indian Caste man<\/strong>. Also, voluntaristic integration of caste culture through marriages, death, rituals strengthened case values and norms and accepted voluntarily dictates rules of caste councils. Therefore caste contributes to segmentation of people while culture promotes unity of people of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Hierarchy: <\/mark><\/strong>Following from the above, society was arranged in rank orders, or relations of superiority or inferiority. Thus Brahmins were accepted as highest in the hierarchy and untouchables at the very bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In opinion of Ghurye, Hierarchical nature of Indian society generally over glorified by westerns schools. They suffer from Eurocentric bias. Ghurye cites \u2018Jon Hayer\u2019s writings\u2019 (1670) Hierarchical gradation of people clearly exists but hierarchical position of caste is not absolutely visible. For example, In south India, Brahmanical superiority is not automatic but constantly challenged or resisted Bhakti Saints were considered purer than Brahmins in reality. Kayasthas and Nayars asserted their position through mughal patronage. So hierarchical system (caste) persists; but hierarchical position in reality isn\u2019t ideal Negotiation of internal forces. So actually caste is a\u00a0<strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Competitive Hierarchy.<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Ghurye<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0makes comparative analysis of food behaviour among various caste groups in different parts of the country (TN, Bengal, Maharashtra) to come forward with a conclusion that there is a strong correspondence between food hierarchy and caste hierarchy. Develops Interactional theory to caste. He concludes by indicating that if a caste receives highest no. of food items from maximum numbers of caste then lower is it\u2019s position in caste hierarchy and vice versa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Pollution and purity:<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0In this idea the whole effort of a caste was to avoid contamination from polluting object (those involved in unclean occupations or of the lowest castes). This shunning of pollution is reflected in the residential separation of the caste group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Civil and religious disabilities and privileges of different sections :\u00a0<\/mark><\/strong>These were placed on every caste which gave permission to its members only to interact with particular groups of people. This included its dress, speech, customs and rituals and from whom they could accept food. The system was geared to maintain purity of the group members, hence of the caste group.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Lack of choice of occupation:<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0Ghurye felt that every caste had a traditional occupation. The clean castes had clean occupation whereas unclean and impure castes had defiling occupations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">Restrictions on marriage :<\/mark><\/strong>\u00a0This trait of the castes was very distinct and essential to keeping it together as a group that maintained its own distinct character. Essentially it maintained that one could only marry within ones castes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Besides the above characteristics, Ghurye laid particular stress on endogamy as the most important feature of the caste system.\u00a0<\/strong>Any effective unit of the caste hierarchy is marked by endogamy. Every caste had in the past segmented into smaller sub-divisions or sub-castes. Each of these sub-castes practiced endogamy. For example, Vaishya castes are divided into various sub-castes such as Agrawal, Maheshwari etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Caste is also linked with kinship through caste endogamy and also clan (gotra) exogamy. Gotra has been treated as thoroughly exogamous unit by the Brahmins and later by the non-Brahmins.<\/strong>\u00a0The basic notion here is that all the members of a gotra are related to one another, through blood, i.e., they have rishi (sage) as their common ancestor. Therefore, marriage between two persons of the same gotra will lead to incestuous relationship. It will lead the lineage of the gotra to near extinction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-5-color\">The relationship between caste and kinship is very close because<\/mark><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Exogamy in our society is largely based on kinship, either real or imaginary and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The effective unit of caste, sub-caste is largely constituted of kinsmen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>To Ghurye, these are three types of marriage restrictions in our society, which shape the relationship between caste and kinship.<\/strong>\u00a0These are<strong>\u00a0endogamy, exogamy and hypergamy.<\/strong>\u00a0<mark class=\"has-inline-color has-theme-palette-2-color\">Exogamy can be divided into parts:<\/mark><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Sapinda or prohibited degrees of kin, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sept or gotra exogamy-<\/strong>The gotra were kin categories of Indo-European cultures which systematized the rank and status of the people. These categories were derived from rishis (saints) of the past These rishis were the real or eponymous founder of the gotra. In India, descent has not always been traced to the blood tie. The lineages were often based on spiritual descent from sages of the past. Outside the kinship, one might notice the guru-shisya (teacher-student) relationship, which is also based on spiritual descent. A disciple is proud to trace his descent from a master.\u00a0<strong>Likewise, caste and sub-caste integrated people into a ranked order based on norms of purity pollution.<\/strong>\u00a0The rules of endogamy and commensality marked off castes from each other. This was integrative instrument, which organized from into a totality or collectivity.The Hindu religion provided the conceptual and ritualistic guidelines for this integration. The Brahmins of India played a key role in legitimizing the caste ranks and orders through their interpretation of Dharmashastras, which were the compendia of scared codes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Ghurye<\/strong>\u00a0said caste system is a functional division, provides order to Indian society. He did not refer to pitfalls, drawbacks which have entered the caste system. He opposed caste riots near Bombay in between Brahmans and untouchables. He said such things are happening because different caste groups are not following their classical duties or dharma.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Ghurye<\/strong>\u00a0has been criticized by Coral Upadhyay, as he provides Hindu classical view of caste system. Upadhyay said Ghurye has not been an empirical sociologist and he did not refer to the ideological aspects of caste system. Which could have strengthened these ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Sujatha<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Patel\u00a0<\/strong>said, his view are Brahmanical views which cannot be sustained in all parts of India. She said in certain areas Brahmans are not regarded ritually superior.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"M_N_Srinivas\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/perspectives-on-the-study-of-caste-systems\/\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\">M N Srinivas<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Louis_Dumont\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/louis-dumont-perspectives-on-the-study-of-cast\/\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\">Louis Dumont<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"entry-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andre_Beteille\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/andre-beteille-perspectives-on-the-study-of\/\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #800000;\">Andre Beteille<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_End_of_the_Blog_Perspectives_on_the_Study_of_Caste_Systems_GS_Ghurye\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The End of the Blog: Perspectives on the Study of Caste Systems: GS Ghurye<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JMABLisy4zaJuGG79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20858\" src=\"https:\/\/triumphias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FAQ-150x75.png\" alt=\"Sociology optional coaching online , Discover effective strategies on how to prepare for sociology optional without coaching, including insights on the best coaching for sociology optional in Delhi. 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You can attend <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hXSsCjw_dn8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Sociology Orientation Lectures<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>by Vikash Ranjan sir\u00a0 on YouTube<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Build a strong foundation:<\/strong>\u00a0Start with introductory textbooks and NCERT books to grasp core sociological concepts. You can start with Introduction to Sociology books<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Choose reliable study materials:<\/strong>\u00a0Select high-quality textbooks,\u00a0reference books,\u00a0and online resources recommended by experts.\u00a0You can opt for Vikash Ranjan Sir Notes too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Develop a study schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0Create a realistic and consistent study schedule that allocates dedicated time for each topic.\u00a0Stick to it and track your progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Take notes effectively:<\/strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t just passively read.\u00a0Summarize key points,\u00a0create mind maps,\u00a0or use other note-taking techniques to aid understanding and revision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Practice answer writing:<\/strong>\u00a0Regularly write answers to past year question papers and model questions.\u00a0Focus on clarity,\u00a0structure,\u00a0and critical thinking.\u00a0Evaluate your answers for improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Seek guidance:<\/strong>\u00a0You can take free Mentorship on Sociology Optional preparation by Vikash Ranjan sir.\u00a0Connect with Vikash Ranjan sir (7303615329) to share strategies,\u00a0ask questions,\u00a0and stay motivated. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> Can I prepare for Sociology Optional without coaching?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Absolutely! Many aspirants successfully clear the exam through self-study. However coaching can provide structure and guidance, for time bound preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> What are the benefits of preparing without coaching?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Cost-effective:<\/strong>\u00a0Coaching can be expensive,\u00a0and self-study allows you to manage your resources efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong>\u00a0You can tailor your study plan to your individual needs and pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Independence:<\/strong>\u00a0You develop critical thinking and research skills,\u00a0valuable assets for your career.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong> What are the challenges of preparing without coaching?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Discipline and motivation:<\/strong>\u00a0You need self-discipline to stay on track and motivated without external guidance. Coaching and Teacher keeps you motivated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Access to resources:<\/strong>\u00a0You may need to do extra research to find quality study materials and answer-writing practice opportunities. Teacher help you on this respect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Doubt clearing:<\/strong>\u00a0You might lack immediate access to someone to address your doubts and questions. 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